The ONLY bit of unpleasantness post-op: Pain lying down

[TheRev 235]

The ONLY problem I've had post-op (11 days post-op) is that when I lay down on my back to sleep, I get a strong ache that comes in waves in my chest cavity... like it starts in my diaphragm and moves up to my shoulder blades. I'm guessing it's the stapled portion of my stomach lying against other anatomy, but it's pretty unpleasant. It doesn't stop me from sleeping as it generally fades away (or I fall asleep) after 15 minutes or so. Anyone else experience this?

[shoodle72 61]

I had spinal surgery and I had pain like this. The first time I thought I was having a heart attack and was then reassured that it was from the gas. Best that you check with your surgeon or doctor to be in the safe side.

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[PLEZ 76]

Sleeved September 13th. Still difficult for me to sleep. I find I sleep better in a chair...lounger. I sleep on my side. Haven't been able to do that yet. I also find my sleep is interrupted and I am usually awake from 3am on....good luck Rev

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