I am 6 days post-op and really feeling pretty good. My only pain that I feel all day long is kind of an aching/burning inside, right where my chest meets my tummy. About two inches below the middle of breasts.

Anyone else have this? Is it something to worry about? I don't think it's gas... I've dealt with a lot of that, but it's getting better and feels totally different.

I am 6 days post-op and really feeling pretty good. My only pain that I feel all day long is kind of an aching/burning inside, right where my chest meets my tummy. About two inches below the middle of breasts.

Anyone else have this? Is it something to worry about? I don't think it's gas... I've dealt with a lot of that, but it's getting better and feels totally different.

I am 2 weeks post op and experience the same. I also had a hernia repair and I think it is the swelling.

Did you have a hiatal hernia repair too withyour vsg?

I did, and remember a similar feeling that I would describe as pressure or painful tightness below ny sternum. It was just normal healing and I am 6 weeks post op no complications. I had that pain for the first week post op and on and off in the second week. If it is really more pain than pressure/discomfort (or accompanied by any other symptoms), definitely call your surgeon. But as you have described it, I think its fine and I remember something similar.

I agree with the above post. Also, make sure you are not eating or drinking to much or to fast. It could also be acid that early out so make sure you're still taking the blocker.

Are you taking something like Prilosec? The acid reducers really help.

I have it. I'm 5 days post op. Feels like pressure under my diaphragm. So etimes I think it's from drinking too big of sips or too fast. But it's not like reflux. Just pressure. Sometimes it relieves with burping. I'm still burping but nothing like the gas of the first few days.

I have it. I'm 5 days post op. Feels like pressure under my diaphragm. So etimes I think it's from drinking too big of sips or too fast. But it's not like reflux. Just pressure. Sometimes it relieves with burping. I'm still burping but nothing like the gas of the first few days.

Sounds normal. I know it's really hard but try to slow it down.

I get it also and I'm nine days post op. Saw my PA today for my post surgery follow up and she said it's normal 'growing pains'but to drink slower so the pressure doesn't build up too often

I am three months post op and I remember the pain. I had a hernia repair and my dr said it was the swelling, and they probably bruised my ribs. It hurt for about 2 months. I was seriously scared that it wouldn't go away. It did not away... thank God! Be encouraged. This is surgery is a blessing. I could not be more happy with the results... lost 40lbs as of yesterday.