Home 2 days late& not well

All went fine w/ the surgery, except tremendous gas pain, that congregate around my shoulder, woke up screaming the night of the surgery,this lasted almost 2 whole days Still hurts. Let us not forget the GI ,I know people usually mention the awful taste BUT what about the pain, of being layed out flat w/ no support Then I get discharged and on my way down to go home ,I said to the nurse I felt hot, she felt me ran and got the thermomitor....103.3, back up I went Susy from Dr T's office was great,a couple tests later, I'm told I have pneumonia, in the hrs and days to follow I had another GI, cat scan, and several chest xrays.(they were afraid of blood clots or collapsed lung) The Pulmnologist thought it was ok if I went home today, and although Dr T didn't agree he said I could go ,because I was really wanting my own home and bed...............well I wish I had stayed now, I'm really scared I won't wake up, and I can't get comfortable. and I have a shooting pain in the back of my shoulders, also my breath gets lost so easily, I miss those breathing treatments and the oxygn. I'm very scared right now. Excuse my spelling, percoset makes me loopy

Hang in there girl!! Do you have someone to help you or stay with you? Please email me if you need anything. I am not too far away. Christine

April, We are praying for you and that you recover swiftly and completely. Rest easy now and know we are here for you. By the way, if the shoulder pain persists... ask for an xray...please! Let us know how you are and DON'T hesitate to ask for help!!! Tammy

Hey April Drinking your sips of water? Are you able to walk a little bit every hour or two? These things will help tremendously with the trapped gas. If you feel you're not easy being at home, go back to the hospital... call your doc, i'm sure he's willing to help you out. Best of luck Wendy

Hi April, Were you given something for the gas pains? How the heck did you get the pneumonia? Did the docs say you may have aspirated something? I am so sorry you are going through this. Sounds like the gas, the WLS, and the pneumonia are all contributing to your pain. Keep in close contact with DR T and please return to the ER for problems or concerns. Try to walk walk walk. Hang in there !!! You will be better soon. This is most likely as bad as it gets..and it willbe all up from here !!! Lots of Hugs, Dana

April, I don't really have any advice other than "follow your intincts", but wanted to say that I will be praying for your recovery and comfort. May you feel better very soon! Elizabeth

Sorry to hear it has been rough April. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Courtney 9 weeks out - 47 lbs