Carmela_801

1 hour ago, Lilfootie said:

Sorry you tell dealing with this! It can be so scary!!! I get burps that are “stuck” in my chest (I don’t know any other way to describe them). It’s usually when I drink too fast, but it happened a lot more severely and often during my first three weeks. It hurt in the beginning, now it is just a sign that I recognize. I tap my sternum firmly with a closed fist and it often helps them get unstuck. Drinking has always been hard for me - 64 oz is insane to me. I maybe hit it 2x/week! Another thing the nurse told me in the hospital is that the doctor has to move your diaphragm to do the surgery, so a good amount of chest pain and breathlessness comes form that early on. Does it improve if you take Tylenol? They make dissolve packs now (get them at Target) if you are nervous about swallowing pills. If you are still concerned, you should contact your care team or primary doctor. Hope it all works out

Hello all newbie here I had my vsg surgery in TJ Mexico on 11/16 since it was not covered under my insurance. I have since then continuously been having pain in my chest after drinking or eating Jello and I am starting to get concerned. Sometimes it happens even when I am not eating or drinking. Has anyone else experienced this? Please share your experiences ❤️