I'm one week post op and I'm experiencing really bad pains in the middle of my chest, when I breath in its tight, then if I bend over or stand up it's like someone is hitting me in the chest from inside! Any advice?

You can try gas x strips but walking is the best thing for that trapped air and gas. I hope it passes soon!


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 181 GW 135

Chest pains, call your doctor! We are not medically trained. Good luck!

I had the same experience, coughing, sneezing, and especially eating. I did go see my Dr after suffering several days and come to find out I had esophagus spasms, put me on medication and the pain is almost all gone now.
But definitely call your Dr to make sure it's nothing serious. Btw, I'm 3wks post-op

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I'm a newbie!

Had my sleeve surgery with hiatal hernia repair this past Thursday and the pain in my chest area, collar bone region, neck and arms was terrible. I have been walking as much as possible and it has dissipated somewhat; however, still very sharp pains exist. About how many days does it normally take for the gas/air to finally release?

Feeling your pain over here ... still cannot lay down in bed to sleep!