I had my surgery on Monday, and Im still feeling very tight in my chest, and when I drink liquids, I feel like there is a ton of air being pushed down, and I feel like I need to burb, but I can't. Im really freaked out by this...is it normal??..

Yes very normal. I'm post op day 7 and I still feel like that with certain liquids. It's al the swelling just try to take small sips.

Thanks for the reply...it's just freaking me out...and then at times out of nowhere, I'll have chest pain. It's hard for liquids to go down, I do sip but ugh, I hope this goes away soon!

Thanks for the reply...it's just freaking me out...and then at times out of nowhere, I'll have chest pain. It's hard for liquids to go down, I do sip but ugh, I hope this goes away soon!

Thanks for the reply...it's just freaking me out...and then at times out of nowhere, I'll have chest pain. It's hard for liquids to go down, I do sip but ugh, I hope this goes away soon!

Yeah I completely understand. It very uncomfortable. It's also def worse in the mornings. I have found that since I'm not taking the pain meds anymore that taking liquid ibuprofen has helped. I take it twice daily while I'm awake. Like once when I first get up then again right before I go to work at 3. I assume this is what's helping thur the day cause it reduces inflammation!

Thanks for the reply...it's just freaking me out...and then at times out of nowhere, I'll have chest pain. It's hard for liquids to go down, I do sip but ugh, I hope this goes away soon!

yes yes yes, def normal (and quite frightening).

your insides are swollen and you are taking sips and its hard to go down....def go slow, and keep on sipping. congrats on the surgery...i promise it will get better each and every day.

~hugs~ i agree it gets better.....

Where do you find the liquid ibuprofen??? I can only find children's- is that what you use? And if so how much? If not, where do you did it? Any help you can lend would be greatly appreciated

Where do you find the liquid ibuprofen??? I can only find children's- is that what you use? And if so how much? If not, where do you did it? Any help you can lend would be greatly appreciated

i get my liquid (tylenol) at CVS drug store. its the CVS brand and it costs 3.99 a bottle. i still use it. (i have one at work) at home etc...def stronger than childrens (as you have to take more to equal an adult dose)

Thanks. None of my pharmacies sell it. The 12 yr old pharmacist at my CVS basically laughed at me when I asked if the sell it. I checked 6 others too. Guess I will begin an on line quest to find. Thanks!!

Thanks. None of my pharmacies sell it. The 12 yr old pharmacist at my CVS basically laughed at me when I asked if the sell it. I checked 6 others too. Guess I will begin an on line Quest to find. Thanks!!

i will admit, when i do come across it at CVS, i buy whatever is on the shelves as its hard to find. its the CVS liquid actemphine (yes i spelled that horribly wrong)....

Yes very normal. I'm post op day 7 and I still feel like that with certain liquids. It's al the swelling just try to take small sips.

Peaceful

I was havng the same symptoms. I called my doctor because I was worried that I broke something and you know what ?

He told me the same thing Lifewillbegood said.

Thanx everyone...about how long did it take for your symptoms to go away?

It is very hard to find, but keep looking, it is there, if you look hard! I think that Walmart carries their brand, too! Karen

Peaceful1, thanks for asking! I had my surgery Monday as well and am experiencing the same thing. It is almost like a tight spasm. Mine comes and goes regardless of liquid consumption. I called my NP today and she said the exact same thing as all of the replies.....it is totally normal. Glue your water bottle to your hand and take frequent SMALL sips, trying not to swallow a lot of air when sipping. She said this should improve in the next couple of days or so. So thanks again! I was wondering if this was normal as well!