First Week Post-Op Major Pains

[Concept57 2]

Surgery was 6-28-12 and i had lapband and a hiatal hernia fixed. I have had almost unbearable pain in my chest, throat, jaw, and even head. Went to dr today and she said all looked ok. She said pain maybe from the scope/tube. The pressure is one ive never experienced and no matter the meds, there is little relief. Any suggestions? I'm taking pain meds as much as i can.

[Cazzy 725]

U might find a heat pad soothing, but everyone recovers differently, i was almost pain free from waking up after surgery, just a alittle discomfort from gas, but i find warmth does soothe things so wont hurt to try it. Otherwise its just a case of being patient till u get more healed ..

[Concept57 2]

Thank you.

[Concept57 2]

Thank you.

[RobinGirl 34]

I also just had surgery on June 25th. I battled some really bad gas pains this past week. I chewed a A LOT of Gas X and I loved my microwavable heating pad. Walking also really helps. I've been doing lots of walking (an hour around Wal Mart), a visit to Target, the grocery store. It all counts and helps to move the gas out. It will get better once the gas subsides.

[Concept57 2]

This pain is different than the gas pain i felt on days 1-2. But thank you for your reply.

[judych 225]

Surgery was 6-28-12 and i had lapband and a hiatal hernia fixed. I have had almost unbearable pain in my chest, throat, jaw, and even head. Went to dr today and she said all looked ok. She said pain maybe from the scope/tube. The pressure is one ive never experienced and no matter the meds, there is little relief. Any suggestions? I'm taking pain meds as much as i can.

im afraid there are no magic quick fixes... use a heating pad, keep up the meds and most of all... just relax and give your body the time it needs to heal. ive been there... there is no short cut im afraid.

[maegan 51]

I had horrible pain too. I had surgery 6/14. I still get pain at least daily depending on how hungry I am, what I ate, if I ate too much, overdid it physically, etc. just hang in there. It gets better. And keep an eye in this site. There were times I thought I was dying or that something horrible had happened...I would get on here and find tht whatever I was feeling was fairly normal. Of course, if it doesn't pass or ease up, call your dr. As others have said, everyone is different.

[Concept57 2]

Thanks all

[Concept57 2]

Update: today if im standing up or even sitting up the pain in my jaw and under my chin is unbearable. It hurts every time i breathe in!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

Update: today if im standing up or even sitting up the pain in my jaw and under my chin is unbearable. It hurts every time i breathe in!

sweetheart, you just had major surgery. you have to take care of yourself and rest. take your pain ,meds, relax. use a heating pad, take a hot shower.............but if pain is a 9 or 10, call your dr for help.

[RobinGirl 34]

Hi, Just checking in on you today. I hope you are feeling better.

[Concept57 2]

I'm getting worse each day rather than better! Today ive only been able to drink half a Protein Shake and a small Gatorade. Ive been nauseas and dry heaving for the past hour and still am in so much pain, especially in my esophagus!

[RobinGirl 34]

Hi Concept 57. Just checking in on you again. I hope you are getting better.

[Concept57 2]

After my esophagus finally healed (3.5 weeks!) I feel great! 25 lbs down. How's everyone else?!