I had my surgery on the 5th of April and 2 days later developed a "spasm" or Sharp pain in the center of my stomach right below my sternum. Thus pain is excruciating when it comes on, lasts for 5 to 10 seconds then goes away. Thus happens several times an hour. Has anyone experienced this? The nurse told me it is the esophagus adjusting to a higher pressure and that it gets better but it is getting worse. I am down 31 lbs since pre op diet but right now with this pain am wondering what the heck did I just do!

You poor thing! Other than keeping in contact with your team, I don't know what you can do. *sending quick healing vibes~~

I don't know if it is the timeframe or if burping is the cure, but I too have this pain several times throughout the day. As soon as I burp it goes away.

I get this also. It is getting better by the day. I had my surgery on the 4th.

I only get the sharp pains when I drink so the doc told me to go back to clear liquids.

I'm sorry I ment it happens when I have thickened liquids but with water its fine.

If I'm having chicken broth it doesn't either but I burp like crazy

Yes, happened to me as well. Doc said it was my diaphragm spasming. It got better in week 3 and finally went away entirely.

Edited April 16, 20179 yr by Navigating the Wilderness