I was banded Friday afternoon, and had been feeling fine. Clear liquids for 48 hours, and now protein shakes, smoothies, pudding, etc. I was so miserable Tuesday because I hadn't had a BM, but finally did last night. This morning I had some water and lemonade, and took a short nap (because I haven't slept well since surgery). As soon as I woke up, my throat was BURNING! Tears were running from my eyes, water did nothing. I felt nauseous, my head was POUNDING, I was light headed. I chewed 2 tums, and drank milk straight out of the carton. That helped a bit. But tonight, I still feel like there is a burp stuck in my chest, and I am passing gas like crazy. I have been using the Gas X strips since last night. I have never had heart burn, reflux, indigestion, etc. Has anyone else had this?

Did you have a hernia repair during surgery? If so you will experience some chest pain that feels like something stuck. Mine lasted a couple weeks. The pain got a little better everyday. Good Luck and if worried call your Doctor office and discuss with them whats going on.

Good Luck

No, there was no hernia repair. I will call the doctor in the morning.

Constantly sip water and use lots of gasX strips. I hope your Dr. can help you out!! The first few days were rough for me but then I saw dramatic improvement daily.

Thanks Carol, I was wondering why I was having chest pain...they did do a hernia repair on me..banded on 5/7

get up and walk, as much as possible! Seriously, this helped me a great deal. Just short little trips around the house then sit for a few minutes and get up and do it again. It helps move the gas through a lot better.

I feel much better this morning. Maybe I just needed to use the Gas X more regularly. I have been up and moving around, I walk down the hallways to my kitchen, and stand and sway back and forth while I take a drink. I feel like I drink all day long, but maybe I still need to increase it more. I was also thinking that maybe the lemonade is just too acidic.

Walk walk walk walk!!!! That's the best. I wore out a path in my house I think! Lol. I can't take gas x bc it has sucralose( Splenda) in it so I found other brands but not sure it really did much. Walking and small sips of water and a heating pad when I wasn't walking. I just started feeling better yesterday and today Is my 2 week bandaversary. two weeks seems to be the norm for feeling alive again.

Just walk and walk and then remember you won't feel this way forever, I promise! The first week was terrible and I honestly thought I would always feel this way but I don't now. I'm 17 days post op. I didn't have a hernia repair but I felt like someone hit my chest with a softball. It will go away! Rest, walk, drink and then do it again.

Yeah I was just terrified it wasn't going to get better and "what did I do to myself" etc etc. but it WILL get better!!! I'm dancing through the isles now!

I went in this morning and they removed all 4 cc's that had been put in with my band. The relief was instant! From here on out, my fills will be slow so as not to cause this again!

I am so glad you are feeling better. My surgeon said experiences like this are why he always puts in an empty band the swelling from surgery is enough in itself for a person to recover from. Never mind the added restriction of a fill.

Yes slow n steady wins the race

Keep drinking same thing happened to me each day gets better just rember to sip slowly