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post op pain

I was sleeved Mon 3/25. I was in uncontrollable pain in the recovery room from the gas I think. One night in the hospital and I walked, walked, walked the whole time as it was the only thing that helped control the pain in my chest. They said they charted my walking in miles instead of feet lol. Anyway surgeon said everything went perfectly and I'm home now. But I'm still having really bad pain. It's like i have muscle contractions high in my chest, not sure if its esophagus or diaphragm or new stomach- after I swallow anything. The muscle contractions are intense and hit hard, and then i start drooling and feeling like I'm going to throw up. I'm scared to swallow anything because it hurts so much, but I can't get dehydrated as that will be worse. This gets better, right? Does this sound like gas pains? I haven't been able to burp much, but that is the only exit air is taking right now. Suggestions?

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I was also sleeved Monday and I am dealing with the same pain. Walking does not seen to b work for me tho.

Congrats. Yes it does get better. I would contact your physician first regarding the chest pain. After that continue walking and gas x while waiting for direction from your physician. But again each day gets better.

I was also sleeved Monday and I am dealing with the same pain. Walking does not seen to b work for me tho.

Congrats on your surgery. Walk rest pain meds sip sip. Repeat. Keep your physicians updated if no relief of pain.

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I'll call today. He said everything was fine when I brought it up in the hospital, so I don't think it's anything else more sinister. I'll still call today though! Thanks for the replies, this is really discouraging so far. Pain is exhausting. Also, I gained 10lbs in the hospital just eating ice chips. I thought that was funny in a sick kind of way.

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