Dr. C, I was banded two days ago and I feel like I need to belch, but nothing comes up, instead it seems to explode in my chest? It really hurts, is this just gas, or something else? Also, when lying down I don't feel it, but as soon as I sit up, the pain is there again. Thank you in advance.

This is usually from swelling, the band sort of acts as a one-way valve. Air can go down when you swallow it, but has a hard time coming back out. After the swelling subsides it tends to go away.

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Just want to add that the pian from sitting up is from the air rising and pushing against the opening. I had this happen as well, and it hurt the first few days. try some gas-x strips. it made mine go away and I have no gas pains at all.