I have managed all of the gas and incision pain but these chest pains feel like they might be the death of me.

How long should this last?

Mine lasted about 5 days.

Not too much longer

you had a band fitted? its the air they put in you for the opperation ,try windeeze that should work or see your dr

I was just banded Wednesday. I have called the doctor and have been told it's normal I just have to ride it out.

I was just banded Wednesday. I have called the doctor and have been told it's normal I just have to ride it out.

I was banded on Wednesday too! Have you tried a heating pad? It might relax things. Just a thought.

Sorry :-( I understand try gas X

Try rocking on the loo!!! Sounds weird but it works!!! I was confused as was on on really strong pain killers but still had this pain in chest and shoulders!! Once it started to move it was instant relief!! By day 6 all was ok!!! Good luck xxx

I have been using gas x and a heating pad religiously since surgery. I actually sleep with the heating pad on my chest.

I'll have to try rocking.

I never used gas x, but found walking to give the most relief.

I have been using gas x and a heating pad religiously since surgery. I actually sleep with the heating pad on my chest.

I'll have to try rocking.

The activity which helped me the most was simple walking around the house...and making a concerted effort to not stay in my recliner more than an hour at a time during the hours I was awake.

Walking during the initial 4-6 weeks post op also significantly lowers your risks for developing DVT.

Walk walk an walk. BTW did i mention walk

Riding in the car helped me a lot. I guess the natural motion and bumps in the road helps. Good luck. I will be over soon!

I have been walking even managed to make a trip to walmart today. It was nice to see something outside of this house!

Thanks for all of the advice. Hopefully it will get better before I have to go back to work Monday.

It will get better. The walking will help you more than anything. The more that you can get out and about, the quicker the recovery

Gas x worked wonders for me! That and walking around every time I started to feel some tour of pain!