Lee
It is possible to have adhesions up into the diaphragm as I am one of the ones that DR Gerahrt & Reich did my surgery as well. My liver was adhered up into my diaphragm &also gives me shortness of breath from time to time. I would also think that maybe you have adhesions due to the heart surgeries. As far as the bloated feeling with fluid retention this could from the intestines being adhered together. Hope this helps some.
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Patti Grey Wolf