renewedlife

Hi. I had my surgery on May 30, 2006. I believe you may have acid reflux. I felt the same way as you. It didn't feel like pressure, but more like my airway wasn't fully cleared. Almost like something was stuck. I took the over the counter medicine Prilosec and was fine. As for the belly, I definately share your pain. The incision area where the port is located is extremely bloated and the p ain was horrendous. I hadn't taken the pain relief medicine Vicodin since June 2, 2006. I became fearful. I was afraid that I might have an infection around the area. I know I shouldn't have, but, I took amoxicillin pills which I had left over from a previous cold and the vicodin for pain relief and I feel fine. I mean the pain still exist in my belly but I consider that the healing pain. I have an appt. with my bariatric doctor tomorrow. I can't wait. I want to know when I can eat pureed food. I'm tired of broth, sugar free jello, water, protein drink. You will be fine. Just follow your doctor's advice. Think of how great you will soon feel to go with how great you will soon look!!!