72 Hour Post Op

[rachelcummings 2]

and im getting the squeezing pains in my upper chest area several times a day. its like some squeezing out a rag but it lets go. im still very very sore and i removed my bandages but not the steristreps. im sill very weak and im tryn to gut up and around more but just so tired.. is all this normal?

[rachelcummings 2]

oh yes and i did have a hernia repaired..

[bobrocky 8]

Sounds like gas pains settling in your chest. walking helps the most.

[rachelcummings 2]

i sure hope so, thank you so much!!!

[laddie1229 18]

Rachel I was banded 12/29. I am still a little sore and the gas set in last night. Try some Milk of Mag and walk walk walk. It really helped a lot. I got up this morning gas free.

[DE121911 10]

I was also banded 12/29. Its been good until this morning, then the chest pain that your referring to appeared out of nowhere. I have taken my dogs for several walks and chewed 1 gas x ....... a lot better now.

Good luck

[oliversmomma 10]

Sounds normal to me. You had a hernia repair also, so this adds to the swelling etc. I took GasX chewables, and tried to walk as much as possible. Take your pain meds and rest also!!!

[Cocoabean 430]

Completely normal. You had surgery a couple of days ago. Even though people play it down, it is still a trauma on the body. The hernia repair adds to the recovery time.

Heating pads were my best friend. Walk, walk, walk, as much as your energy level allows. I did laps up and down my little hallway.

Don't let the pain get ahead of you. Stay on top of it with pain meds. Take them when pain level gets to a 3.

Every person reacts differently to the surgery and the anesthesia. After general anesthesia I feel like I have been hit by a truck for a couple of days. A friend of mine came out of surgery (not lap band), and went to costco on the way home.

But, remember, if something feels very wrong, call your surgeon's office. We pay them great gobs of money to take care of us. So don't be afraid to check in.