Hello everyone. I was banded on Monday 7/21. When I woke up I had this awful pressure on my chest.When I tried to walk it went to my neck and was hard to breathe. It is a little better now after 2 1/2 days. I was so sick I could not drink cause it made me gag and get the sweats. I did much better today I got down 2 protein shakes and 8ozs of propel water. I am also sleeping all the time. I am glad I did this and hoping it gets better as time goes by.

It does get better I'm 27 days out. I made sure I got up and walked around that help alleviate that pain, it would hurt breathing in, and I had terrible gas that I could feel in my chest. After the 2nd day I was good. Remember to try to walk around, and take it easy.

I had the same thing after my surgery. I couldn't take a deep breath without my chest hurting. I called my surgeon and suggested I go to the ER. I did (just to be safe) and they did an EKG, blood work, and ct scan of my lungs. They finally said it was probably gas and heartburn. I am feeling much better and it has been 7 days.

Thanks for the info. I am still having some problems. I still can't drink as much as the want me to. It was a real bad night for me. When I drink I get real full and than if I move to fast that's the end. I start to gag and get the sweats and it didn't go away till the morning. Almost called the doctor but finally fell asleep. I am better now but I think I will chew on ice chips for awhile.

Hi Jsadek54 -

I was banded on Monday too. The first three days were awful. I still have the gas pain and tightness in my chest, but I'm told that's normal. I'm trying to walk, get plenty of rest and drink Clear liquids slowly. Every day is getting better. Hope you feel better soon.

I was banded on tuesday so it is great to see how the rest of you are doing. Gas pain is still tough. I get up and walk but get tired quickly. I can't get down protein yet. Just water. Does that sound ok?

Hello everyone, I finally can drink normal again. I am feeling dizzy but I think I am not getting enough protein. I will call Dr. tomorrow. Also my throat and ears are bothering me. I am going to start and try and drink more protein today. I drank 60mg so I will try 80 to 100 a day and see if that helps. I am just so HAPPY I can drink. LOL:thumbup: