Ok well now I am 4 days post op and I am feeling much better. I actually now dont need any pain killers, but I am having like chest pain. It feels like someone is sitting on my chest or its like filled with air. Is that normal??? I called my doctor to ask but no one is there anyone know?

it is called the elephant sitting on your chest. he he he. i have not experianced it but it is common, I am sure others here have felt it, so dont panic.

Ok well now I am 4 days post op and I am feeling much better. I actually now dont need any pain killers, but I am having like chest pain. It feels like someone is sitting on my chest or its like filled with air. Is that normal??? I called my doctor to ask but no one is there anyone know?

I had the same thing. It lasted for almost a week. If you're really worried call your doc and have him call you back.

Had the same thing...my doc said it was gas...air trapped from the surgery etc...it will get better...just hang in there....if you are too worried call your doc for assurance...

During the surgery, they inflate you with air so that the Dr. can see to operate without obstruction. This air sometimes gets traped near the diaphram and causes pain. This is common with any Laporoscopy surgery not just the band. I was told walking was the best way to alleviate the pain.