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Pe and scared to death

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tracey09559
tracey09559

I've just had my gall bladder removed and 2 weeks after had really bad pain when breathing doctors said i had a pe.

i feel very cheated on why i wasn't given blood thinners after the op with me being on the pill and over weight.

I'm so scared I'm just going to die i cant sleep incase i wont wake up, the pain is terrible, im trying to be strong for my little boy but im a mess. i just need to talk to people going through the same please.

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  • jimmy72719
    jimmy72719 tracey09559

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    You'll be alright. Since you caught it soon after developing it, you will have no problems healing. The first 3 months are terrible but after that youll start to feel like your old self again. Try to move around and walk as much as you can to build back up your strength! Im 5 years Post PE and I can reassure you you will feel better!

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