I am 7 days post op and on day 3 the chest pains began. I called my surgeon. Told me it was normal and just gas being released. But day 7 its still here and Ive been taking gas x but nothing helps. I want to cry.....

I remember the gas pains...they hurt more than my incisions! I hate to be the bearer of bad news but nothing really helped mine either. I've heard people say that walking around a lot helps (plus it's good to prevent blood clots). The only thing that really helped me was lying on my left side as soon as I was able, but unfortunately it just takes time for the CO2 to metabolize. Hang in there, you'll feel better soon!

I agree with Jenn. The gas pains were way worse than incisions! Try a heating pad on your chest/stomach or even your back. This helped me those first couple of weeks.

Take Care

GAS X won't help because the gas is not in your digestive system.It is left over gas in the chest cavity that was pumped in by your surgical team to expand the area enough for them to do the surgery. You need to take the painkillers that your Dr(hopefully) prescribed.

Are you and your doctor 100% sure this is just gas or normal healing? The term chest pain scares me that it can be your heart!

I wouldn't worry too much about it presenting as chest pains - often it settles in the chest cavity or left shoulder- it is painful, but walking, trying to release gas (ie, fart, LOL) and the heating pad should help- and DO take the pain pills. Don't be a hero!

Good luck.

the pain from the gas lasted almost 2 weeks for me, long after the incision pain was gone. The one thing that helped me alot was standing in the shower and letting the hot water just cascade over my shoulder and chest. Keep moving, as you do, you will feel the gas move around and eventually you will start feeling relief. I'm now 6 weeks post op and feel wonderful

Walk,walk, walk and walk some more and use your pain meds, good luck!

I am day 4 PO and i have the same chest pain, and going all the way to the back. I cannot find a comfortable position. Wearing a bra is a painful. My ribs ache, and my whole back aches. I am feeling down and beginning to regret my decision to have this band. Please help.

My chest pain started a week later and lasted for 2 weeks... and jumped at times to my back.