i had the lap band surgery 6/26 and i have gas in my chest and it bothers me when i drink something cold or anything that i swallow hurts going down it seem to get stuck. Do anyone else experience that or will that ever go away

I don't specifically about drinking something cold, but I know a lot of people have pretty bad gas pain for a few days post-op (but it subsides). For me, I didn't have any shoulder pain (which seems common) but I had REALLY bad pain in my neck (all the way around the whole thing). It was to the point that when I was laying down it felt like I was going to choke. I was concerned about it but it actually went away after 1 day. The gas pain should subside soon. Congrats on your recent surgery!

hi trina, i have that pain too. mine hurts worse in the morning or when i first stand up. surgery was on 6/24. i have found that for me a gentle strech and holding my breath for a few seconds helps a little. good luck :rolleyes2:

I had extremely bad neck and shoulder pain for at least 4 days following surgery. By day 4-5 the pain started to disappear (thankgod) but yes, it is normal...(I think).

I had the gas pains really bad for a full week...then 2 days of shoulder tip pain...that was REALLY bad...i would last about 10 minutes and go away for a couple of hours...I did take the gas-x strips and the chewables...a heating pad helps...walk walk walk. However, to sleep I had to take the liquid pain meds and I would wake just in time for the next dose. hope this helps...it will go away though

I was banded on the 24th and had uncomfortable gas too. Gas X strips really helped -- take the maximum you can! Yesterday, I burped and burped and finally felt SO much better!