Post surgery cough

So... I'm six days post surgery and I have this stupid cough since my surgery.

For the first day, I coughed up stuff and thought it was surgery related thanks to the intubation, etc. but it still hasn't gone away. I'm not coughing up anything, but my sides and tummy hurt from the cough

Does anyone else have this cough?

I'm taking nyquil cough at night, so it will stop so I can sleep.

Have u used your incentive spirometer? The blue/clear breathing thing from the hospital? believe it or not - that should help. I had the same cough and have been using it diligently... give it a shot...

Unfortunately, no one told me to take that home with me, so I didn't. I had no idea I was to use it at home. The nurse who released me never said anything either.

Stupid hospital

geez, I'm sorry... I think they get used to people not wanting to use them.. well, maybe just try the slow deep breathing as if you were using it...??