I keep getting a feeling in my chest like a squeeze then I usually burp. I'm so scared I'm doing something wrong to my band. It feels like a big gas bubble is coming up in the middle of my chest but it only results in a small burp if any at all. It usually starts on the right side of my body and moves to the middle of my chest. I am sipping but and it's not only happening when I drink.

Is this just gas or is something worng? I've been banded since wednesday.

I was banded 1/15/08, 6 days later i got permission to use pool from my Doctor. Dove in and at 10 deep was reminded that I have a band around my stomach. I don't feel it any more. I swim every day & hike in mountains when not over 100 degrees. Meet a lot of people hiking or swimming that can read your scars. Like band, rotator cuff, ankle & spine surgery scars. Staying active is something I'm getting better at. Good Luck All! Hasta Pronto, George :biggrin:

I'm so glad that this question was asked. I am 10 days post-op (surgery July 2) and I am having a similar problem: chest discomfort/pressure with shoulder pain. Usually happens after I eat something. I called the Bariatric nurse and they told me I shouldn't have any chest pain so they suggested I have an EKG. So I went to have an EKG and they said my heart was fine. Now, by reading everyone's posts, it seems like chest pressure is a normal complaint after lap band surgery. (I thought I has having a heart attack!) My problem is I have not burped since surgery. I see that everyone seems to be burping and feeling better, but I cannot burp for some reason. Do you think there's still a lot of gas in my stomach? I thought most of the gas would have been absorbed already. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

Edited July 13, 200818 yr by Barbiek

Thank you for all the helpful hints. It's has not yet been 48 hours since I woke up to this new way of life. I guess considering my age and state of health I am doing pretty well. I still am not hungry at

all and am having trouble getting all my fluids in. My daughters are with me and keep bringing me different things to try. So far the sugar free popsicles have tasted the best. I need to start my protien shakes today, but the thought makes me ill.