Not for me. Breathing was normal and coughing was not excessive and was there for few days as it was getting flushed out. Followed the usual routine of hug pillow to caugh.

@mleiva1234 I had AAA surgery on September 29th. I also had a week and a half later there (never got out the first time) a 2nd surgery for repair of decending aneurysm which had grown 1 cm in the time I had the first surgery. Was in for 2 1/2 weeks… however, I also have trouble catching my breath.. first every 3 words and coughing to catch my breath .. I’ve been home about a week and two days and it’s better;however, still having lots of trouble. I know they did a heart bypass and pulmonary bypass I believe.. (had the whole AAA replaced with cover) I think they call Elephant procedure. This has been for me the worst part of recovering. I can’t wait until it goes away and then I think I will do ok. So tired now but came out anemic as well so trying to eat better to regain strength. Sorry to hear you are having trouble breathing as well. It’s hard but as I am a bit better every day I have hope. Hopefully you will see that too. @bonnie73