Never had this issue really. My wife just had a problem. I don't want to worry you unnecessarily but... She had some shortness of breath and had a heart cath. They found blockages and she had a triple bypass. Please get it checked out. Always better to be careful.

Before surgery I had shortness of breath and they called it Bronchitis. I had an inhaler. Since surgery I have not needed the inhaler. I am thinkin it was just the extra weight.

You're only a little over 2 weeks out of major surgery. Your body has a great deal of work to do, and it will prioritize for you if you don't allow it to get the work of healing done.
I was told to take it easy for 6-8 weeks after surgery, to allow my body to focus it's energies on healing. That doesn't mean don't walk, it means don't walk so fast you're out of breath, or so far you get weak in the knees. Take this time to slow down a little, catch up on some reading or crafting, enjoy the blessings of autumn, and later on, when the inside is healed and stronger, you'll have the foundation to work on your new you. Pushing yourself, a little more, in a few weeks, and a little more than that in a month, will be appropriate and healthy. Pushing yourself right now may delay healing and cause problems. Your body's been through a major trauma, give it a little time.
Take care.

THANKS SgtSmith & MN Mama! :)


I had my follow up with pulmonologist today and he said I'm good and that I shouldn't push myself

Which is hard, but I'm going to give it a shot!

Thanks for the advice :)

You are ambitious! I don't think I was walking that far so soon. lol, Hang in there! Your body is still recovering. Walk, but don't push it too much. Congrats on a great start!

Hi kmcquire,
Definitely give your body more time to heal.
Being lightheaded can be a sign of dehydration. Be sure to get plenty of liquids in.
Shelley :o)

It took me 6 weeks to get my energy back. I was completely exhausted all the time, no exaggeration. Taking a shower took everything out of me and I had to take a nap afterwards. My dr told me it can take up to 8 weeks to get energy back. Don't push yourself. Really. You just had major abdominal surgery. As my dr said, abdominal surgery is a big freaking deal. It messes with your core strength and it takes a while to get that back.

Something that I noticed was when I went walking, I came home lightheaded and weak. What I started doing is first thing in the morning, I drink powerade zero diluted with half water. REALLY helped, so much so, that I still drink it every day. Good Luck!!

Thanks everyone!

I am going to try the diluted power aid zero Bouvier THANKS for the suggestion - I'm not a BIG vitamin, power aid, Gatorade person, but I have been SLOWLY getting G2 down