I get gas pains in my chest & back ANYTIME I drink/eat anything. Ive tried gas-x but its only temporary relief. Has anyone else has this same problem. Im finding it hard to drink/eat because I know I will be in pain afterwards.

I do have this problem. For me I guess it doesn't really feel like normal gas pain...it feels more like a hard lump in my esophagus and back. I do know it's gas though, because I feel like I just need to be burped, and I have on occassion had my son karate chop my back which does help...the more I burp, the more it loosens up. I find myself grunting and hitting my chest whenever it happens. I too am afraid to eat sometimes, for fear of the pain.

I am four weeks post-op.

I was like that for the first several weeks. I was popping gas-x like candy. But it went away and I can't remember the last time I had to take any.

Are you taking Nexium? That has helped me but I do need to be burped and I'm 4 weeks out!

I get pain only on my left side under my rib cage. I have googled everything, but I really feel like it has to be gas. I only get it after I eat or drink anything.

My Dr. has me on prilosec ... I have no idea if it helps or not. I have the same feelings as you I_did_it. I suppose my Husband is going to burp me! Im so afraid to eat. Im only 10 days post-op. The Dr. didnt seem concerned, unless I vomit & Ive been avoiding that like the plague... I do NOT want to be back in that hospital. Im glad Im not alone. I was crying this afternoon asking the "why did I do this to myself" question. I just hope this eventually goes away.

Same here. I feel like there is some sort of constriction in my esophagus up higher where you wouldn't think it would hurt. I have just kept myself moving. Walking walking and more walking. Helps to get my mind off of it and the tummy gurgling. Lol.

I am so glad to see that I am not alone! My doctor gave me no prilosec or anything, just told me to take gas-x as needed, but that doesn't seem to help. I am going for my one month check-up this thursday, so I will tell him my issues and see what happens.

@ girlfriday - My pain is also up higher in my esophagus, feels like a big lump, just stuck there. How far out are you?

@ aldmb2 - I too have asked myself many times now "why did I do this." I just keep trying to tell myself that this too shall pass, and that the hundrends of people who are soooo pleased they did this can't possibly be wrong!

Has anyone else had a PULLED ABDOMINAL MUSCLE? The nurse thinks that's what it is; on the left side but down further than my stomach. My guess is that I started sitting up out of bed too soon, really could have been anything. I also had a few hard sneezes while sitting down. Going to lay low this weekend due to lots of pain; the exception is going to the store. After 2 weeks of clear liquids I've been advanced to full liquids, finally going to get some real nutrition!

Wishing you all well,

Rachel

I have felt like I swallowed a rock every time I eat. It definitely is painful but is getting slightly better. I am 4 weeks out on Monday. I will tell you I have thrown up several times due to an antibiotic I had to take for an infection. It was not as bad I thought it would be. I avoided it like the plague as well but was surprised when it wasn't too bad. My doctor was upset I threw up though. He gave me phenergan to keep me from vomiting.

Hope it gets better for you soon!

I get the same think and the only thing that relieves it is walking after I eat. Helps so much!

Every time I eat I have stomach pain. Real sharp. That's how I know I'm done eating. I'm 9 days post op.

@ girlfriday - My pain is also up higher in my esophagus, feels like a big lump, just stuck there. How far out are you?

Iam 7 days post op

No mine us def in my stomach. Every time I eat. I was sleeved 6/27...I may be over doing it. But even yogurt makes me hurt. May be gas. Walking does help.

I am 9 days out and I too feel gases. I walk pretty much everyday after eating and then drinking. I feel walking it off does help alot. You don't have to walk fast, just enough to feel a little better.

I am 9 days out and I too feel gases. I walk pretty much everyday after eating and then drinking. I feel walking it off does help alot. You don't have to walk fast, just enough to feel a little better.