I am exactly two weeks post-op and have started having sharp pains down my esophagus. I wish I could burp and I would feel better Also I have pain in my back and shoulders, just like gas pains. Any suggestions???:eek:

Oh I can sympathize! I had the same thing for weeks post op! I wanted to burp soooooo bad but just couldn't....and when I did it was almost like it surprised me! SOOOO loud and drawn out! I am a sweet girl from the south originally and was raised being told ladies don't burp in public and let me tell you, all of that went out the window after this surgery! LOL Once I was able to burp, I felt so much better! The pain in your shoulders and back is most likely gas that's trapped and once you can burp, it will move!

Take tums and a laxative.

I was banded a yr ago Feb 9th I just saw my dr on monday and the other night i woke up with such a bad stomach ache and since then I havent been able to eat drink nothing it hurts so bad. going on 3 days:confused:

I am exactly two weeks post-op and have started having sharp pains down my esophagus. I wish I could burp and I would feel better Also I have pain in my back and shoulders, just like gas pains. Any suggestions???:wink2:

If you are experiencing serious pain you really should check in with your doctor. Most of us on these boards are patients with a tremendous amount of useful experience, but we are not a substitute for your doctor.

Please keep me posted.

As a nurse I have first hand knowledge that this is related to the surgery/anesthesia and may last up to a month. Walk-move do not lay around. Gas-X.