Re: Asthma After Surgery - Word of Advice

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Thank you SOOO much for the heads up. I too have asthma which is

under control, and I rarely use my rescue inhaler in the fall and

winter, but the spring and summer months is when I need it the

most. I hadn't even thought about not being able to use it, and

while doing my work-up my OS asked how often I use it and didn't

seem to be to concerned. I'll talk to him about this at my next

appointment. My surgery date still hasn't been set, but it should

be the end of July or beginning of August, and I'm sure I'll still

need it around that time. That's why this group is so great, I

always learn something new when I'm on this site. Take care, and by

the way, you do look great in your photos.

Connie

> I have asthma, which was the only major concern that my OS had

going

> in to this surgery. My asthma is under control, but I do use a

rescue

> inhaler as needed. Also, I have a breathing machine at home to use

as

> necessary. Before my surgery, I got a mask attachment for my

breathing

> machine because I knew that being wired shut, I would not be able

to

> use my inhaler. It is a good thing that I did becuase I used my

> breathing machine twice already. Keep in mind that I only used my

> inhaler about once or twice a week prior to surgery. I didn't

think

> all of this would be necessary, but I am happy that I was prepared

> because I got a little scared when started to have a hard time

> breathing and couldn;t use my inhaler.

>

> I just thought I would share this experience with everyone in case

> there are any other asthmatics preparing for this surgery.

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