I am on my 5th day post op and I have this horrible pain in the middle of my chest. It hurts when I take a deep breath and just basically feels like I got punched right in the middle of my chest. It hurts nonstop and doesn't go away. Please help! I'm going crazy...

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It sounds very much like pancreatitis, or a gall bladder attack. You need to get seen right away, don't wait.

I removed my gall bladder over 15 years ago. I will go get seen by a dr, I have never heard of pancreatitis. Thanks!

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I removed my gall bladder over 15 years ago. I will go get seen by a dr, I have never heard of pancreatitis. Thanks!

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I had that same feeling......only when i took really deep breaths tho. My dr said that was my lungs hurting because of the tube down my throat during surgery. I was given a device that i had to put in my mouth and take 10 really deep breaths every hr with. (Hard to explain) But, they said to make sure i did it every hour cause it also helps fight off pnemonia in the lungs. Definately call the dr tho. Everyone is different.....better to be sure:-) Hope its better for you soon!!

I got the same device! I have been trying my best to use it, thank you so much. I never thought it could be my lungs!

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Thank you so much Jennydarlene! I have been working with my device all morning and the constant pain in my chest is finally getting better (not 100% yet, but It's so much better than where I was). Thanks again for taking the time to share! It has helped me so much!!

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I think pancreatitis is felt lower down, under your chest near your stomach. I never had pancreatitis, but I did have a test to rule it out a few years ago.

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