Hippie...i haven't had my surgery yet, but I have been under anesthesia before...I think it is normal to have a little tightness in your lungs afterwards. I have had 2 c-sections, and was sedated for a broken/dislocated elbow. I can clearly remember having to do deep breathing exercises after the c-sections and it was painful for about a week after the surgery. And I lived in fear of coughing, lol.

btw...I didn't read your reply as being sarcastic. Have a good day!