Post op day 5 and still pain

[Marcib 1]

Ok I'm post opt day 5 and im still having what I thought were gas pains. The pain comes in spasms right in almost the center of my back closer to my right lower shoulder blade, also across my chest. I have not been able to sleep because as soon as I lay down it starts. I get a little relief in the mornings by drinking some hot tea. I'm starting to feel like this is never going to stop. I have tried all gas remedies to no avail. Has anyone else experienced this? It does feel like if I could get a good burp it would relieve the pressure but I can't burp. I know were not supposed to used carbonated drinks but in starting to get desperate. PLEASE HELP! With any suggestions. Thank.

[sandy1 1]

Are you getting up and walking? This also helps with gas. Walk as much as you can.

[TXNurse77 0]

Everyone is different on how fast the Gas leaves their body so I would not be surprised if you still have some lurking around. Walking, staying hydrated, and doing range of motion exercises with your arms and shoulders (windmills and rolling your shoulders) really is the best way to get rid of gas pains.

I will tell you about my issue I had this past week. I was on my 4th day post op and was so uncomfortable. I kept blaming it on gas pains and I was having bad pains in my ribs upon breathing in/out. I called my Dr's office just to let them know what was going on and they asked me to come in so they could look at the band under the x-ray and possibly get an unfill. The saline the Surgeon put in when testing my band was 1 cc and there was air in there also. All of that got removed. I kid you not, I felt instant relief in my stomach and all of my muscle tightness went away. The nurse said I was WAY TOO TIGHT. I still have the rib pains just not as bad and I was told I would need a rib adjustment for that. So, I just try to tell everyone now to use their instinct on whether it is true gas pain or they believe it may be something else. It doesn't hurt to call the Dr. to find out.

I'm 9 days post-op and it does get more tolerable and better each and every day. Hang in there!

[Rachel412 116]

It's definitely normal to still be in pain at this point.

[mkfearnow 0]

Walking, heating pads, and gas-x strips might help

[Marcib 1]

@Txnurse I was thinking the same thing about myself. I go back to the drs on 6/14 I hope I can make it til then.

[Marise11 0]

I am also having the same types of pain, banded on the 8th. I don't even want to drink anything, when I do it feels like there is a big air bubble keeping the liquid from going down. Today is Sunday, I'll call my doctor Monday morning. Hopefully this isn't how I'm going to feel forever.

[Jeanean 0]

I was also banded on the 8th and I am getting the same sensations. I was also going to call my doc tomorrow. One minute I feel hungry the next I am very ncomfortable. Not sure what is going on.

[cpdpjp55 0]

THIS IS MY FIRST DAY OF COMFORT SINCE MAY 6TH . IT WAS VERY COMFORTABLE . I WAS IN AND OUT OF THE HOSPITAL LIKE 3 TIMES NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS GOING ON . IT TURNED OUT TO BE THAT THEY HAD TO PUMP AIR INTO MY BODY SO THEY WOULD NOT DAMAGE MY SPLEEN . IT DOES GO AWAY ,BUT IT IS VERY PAINFUL .... I KNOW IT SOUNDS FUNNY BUT GET ON ALL FOURS AND RUB YOUR BELLY AND ALL THAT GAS WILL BE RELEASED !!!!GOOD LUCK

[roziecakes 20]

I was banded on the same day as you, and my gas pains are pretty much gone, but burping is a little difficult still. I've been walking A LOT. I have found that getting up and down out of a chair quickly several times kind of jiggles it loose, or bending over and bracing myself on the counter. Hope that helps somewhat. Hope you feel better soon.

[Cocoabean 430]

Ok I'm post opt day 5 and im still having what I thought were gas pains. The pain comes in spasms right in almost the center of my back closer to my right lower shoulder blade, also across my chest. I have not been able to sleep because as soon as I lay down it starts. I get a little relief in the mornings by drinking some hot tea. I'm starting to feel like this is never going to stop. I have tried all gas remedies to no avail. Has anyone else experienced this? It does feel like if I could get a good burp it would relieve the pressure but I can't burp. I know were not supposed to used carbonated drinks but in starting to get desperate. PLEASE HELP! With any suggestions. Thank.

Do you still have your gallbladder? It sounds like a gallstone attack.