After a very complicated, prolonged cancer surgery involving the lower stomach and pelvic area due to gynocological and anal cancer (whew!) I have had severe breathing problems. My surgeon acknowledged it but didn't want to discuss it. He was one of those! Before my surgery, I could walk 1/2 mile without stopping or becoming breathless. I'm on 2 combivents a day now. I saw an interview once with the woman who played blanche on the golden girls and she was saying these same things. I'm wondering if anyone else's surgery has caused respiratory problems. It's been 5 years since my surgery.

Thank you!