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I am so very very frustrated right now. I wish there was just one doctor out there who understands what I am going through. I feel like everyone is labeling me as " the girl with anxiety", or a hypochondriac. It is horrible for these symptoms to feel so very very real and for people to discredit them. ANyways, I had gallbladder surgery last week. For the past few days I have been feeling a shortness of breath. Not really like I am "short" of breath but almost like my diaphragm feels week, and it is hard to get enough air. I have been to the doctor about this, and although he has run few tests, he really does not seem very concerned. I have noticed this is worse right after I eat. Could this be a complication from the surgery, or just anxiety? I am scared. I know this is the anxiety forum, but has anyone else experienced these symptoms.
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Namaste,

I disagree with nozmeg, in that, since your symptoms are worse after a particular event(eating) whereas if it was just anxiety it would be fairly constant. I don't however, think it's anything to be overly concerned with at this time. Just take care of yourself and if the symptoms continue, check with your provider.  You may be suffering from some minor anxiety which is actually quite natural under your current circumstances, but again, I feel that it will resolve itself once your feeling better.

Take care!

Michael
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hi there i totally agree just been tkin about anxiety sufferers been labelled im sure that its just anxiety ur feeling if your doc thought there was a problem he woul,d re admit you   anxiety can manifest in a lot of different ways   there are many ways off dealing with anxiety maybe go bk and discuss this with your doc if worrying you and discuss the many options on how to deal with this  hope this is helpful theres a lot off support from a lot off wonderfull people on this forum all suffering or have sufferd from anxiety in many ways if ever you need it .take care now
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