Tightness in chest...

[daisydoodle 0]

Hello all,

11 days post op....still enjoying those lovely liquids. But I've noticed that I've been having quite a bit of pain in my chest. Not a stabbing pain, but an extreme tightness right between my breasts. It can't be from food, 'cause I'm not having any!

Is this gas? What can I do for relief? It woke me up with pain last night and it's been bothering me quite a bit at work.

And I assume this is normal....I think I've read from others that they had this?

[Penni60 45]

Yeah, I had it too. I attributed it to gas pains and also the fluids I was taking in. I was one that had immediate restriction after surgery. So anytime I drank fluids it was like I was forcing Fluid through something too fast. That caused my pain. I drank slower and smaller sips. I also used a heating pad. It does get better. Just takes time. SIGH!! LOL!!

[Madeline's mom 0]

Hope that awful feeling goes away soon for you. Other wise are you doing ok? Any postop pain now? Curiou!s to know since my surgery is Tuesday!

[daisydoodle 0]

Other than this, I am doing great! I don't have any pain with my incisions and I don't feel sore anywhere else!

It was MUCH easier than I thought. I wish you the same luck! You're going to do great!!

[MeganA 35]

Nicole-

I get that when I drink a lot of liquids fast...you could try some Gas-X if it continues to bother you. Gas X has been my best friend since I was banded, I tell ya...

Megan

[La_madam 20]

Nicole the pain you are having is very normal for alot of new bandsters. I had it too, exactly how you explained it here and according to Dr. Ortiz when I called him to ask what it is from, he told me it is caused from the swelling of the placement of the band with a possibility of some trapped gas . Mine did not go away for almost 4 weeks post op but each day it got better and better. I felt like I constantly had to burp but couldnt' because it was so painful. Hang in there it will get better

[Scotty 0]

Thank you! I've been having that too. Middle of the breast bone - bit like a pulled muscle. It's worse after eating so I figured it was some kind of indigestion. Looking forward to THAT one going.

I have a little discomfort around the port area which did get a little worse after some - ahem - horizontal recreation the other night. Was a bit worried I'd really hurt myself but it didn't feel bad at the time, if you know what I mean.

Got the go ahead to start cycling again. So looking forward to getting some level of fitness back after several weeks of laziness.

Another lb down! Hurrah!

[Jammin & Losin 1]

DaisyDoodle I'm glad to hear your doing well and I sure hope the chest pain will leave soon too!

[Pacomomma 0]

I was told that I was feeling the band that is where the band is placed.