Hi all,

I was banded on Friday and I keep getting chest pains off and on. It comes and goes, feels like I have to burp, but I don't. I have been drinking only water. I had some pain yesterday and spent most of the day in bed. This morning I feel better, but this chest pain thing is driving me cRAZY!!

Even if I yawn I can feel it. Any suggestions?

Thanks, Maggie

What you have may be what they call referred pain, when you are banded the docs fill you up with oxygen, they pump up your internal organs so they can see if they nick anything and it gives them a clarer picture when they are playing around inside you.

The oxygen has to absorb back inside your blood stream and sometimes it causes gas pain in the back, chest and shoulders. Sometimes a gas tab like gas x works. I found moving as much as possible helped the gas absorb back into my blood and work its way out faster too. By moving I mean walking as much as you can/

With that said if you are worried and don't feel this pain is normal call your surgeon or go to your local emerg. Chest pain is something I am not so big ignoring considering everything it could be.

Hi Susie,

Thanks for the reply. I think all my "air" that they pump in me is gone, I had that friday night mostly in my shoulders. This is different. If I bend over, it feels like something wants to come up and it can't, and then I can feel the pain move from the middle of my chest all the way up. He also fixed a hernia, do you think that would give me more pain? It's kinda weird, I don't feel like I am having a heart attack or anything, it just kinda comes in a wave. I will move around more today and see if it goes away. I will have to try and drink something other than water also today. A little afraid to try something new, all in my stupid head!!

maggie

Hi Maggie

I concur with what Heather had to say, if you really are worried I would also call the clinic and ask for Dr. Cobourn to return your call today if possible.

Donna

Banded by Dr. Cobourn April 18/06

Hi Maggie just wanted to let you know the sensation and pain you describe is exactly what I experienced,it is likely from the hernia repair at least that was what I was told from the office. Rest and take care of yourself, for me it passed in about about a week.

Maggie,

I had some hernia repairs and didn't feel what you are feeling but it depends on where the hernis is etc. Try and move slowly really pay attention to the pain, and if it gets worse or changes call your surgeon or go to emerg.

It is more than likely nothing but I would rather be safe than sorry.

Hi there,

thanks so much for all your help... and you were all right!!!

It was still gas pain, and it also has to do with my hernia repair.

today is day 4 and I am feeling much better. chest pain is gone, can only feel a little bit from either the band or the hernia. But I have been drinking my fluids and my 1 pkg of opti. I'm still taking it easy when I can. thanks so much for all your help. It's great hearing from people who have gone through this!!

Maggie:) :clap2:

Good to know you are doing better Maggie, take it easy and recover well.

I too had gas pain that came and went frequently for 1.5 to 2 weeks and as Susie stated moving ie: brisk walk , tended to relieve the pain. Pain went from chest to upper left shoulder/back region. Keep listening to your body and ensure follow up. Congrats on the banding and glad to hear you are feeling better.

Good Luck

CanadianMacDaddy