Help...has My Band Slipped?

[tokiesgirl6 10]

I am constantly feeling like I have to burp or have something in my chest...Does this mean my band has slipped? I have a feeling like something is in the middle of my chest and I have to make myself burp. I am only 3 weeks pre-op and my band has not been filled. Up until yesterday, I was having severe gas, so I don't know if this is related but I am so afraid of a slip. Also, I have not been eating a great deal because I am afraid getting gas and suffering the pain of the gas again. If this is normal, when does it end. I didn't think recovery took this long!

[Cocoabean 430]

Do you mean 3 weeks post-op? Chances are it isn't a slip. Most likely you still have swelling from surgery. Here is some info on slippage:

Slippage may be mild and intermittent, or it may be severe and may not resolve. Symptoms are nausea and vomiting and a decrease in the ability to take foods or liquids.

http://www.thinnerti...s/slippage.html

If something feels wrong, call your surgeon.

[tokiesgirl6 10]

Yes, Post-Op! And thank you. I know I could be partially paranoid as well...I'm a worrier!

[Jessica43082 17]

Sounds like symptoms of gas to me. Good luck.

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[Lauracat 14]

have the same issues i am about a week and half it gas i asked my sugron he said it post op swelling probely should not do the make your self burp thing ii know i had to do it a few time but it not a great idea

[Cocoabean 430]

Yes, Post-Op! And thank you. I know I could be partially paranoid as well...I'm a worrier!

We've almost all been there! You might try gas-x or gas-x strips. Remember, even though people say this is an easy surgery, it IS surgery on your stomach. It takes time to recover. Walking is really a good way to help get rid of gas.

Hope you feel better soon!

[tokiesgirl6 10]

If it is gas...I will be so glad when it's done...I cannot imagine having to go through life with this kind of pain all of the time!

[Shannon28 26]

I had my surgery on April 16th and I have the same pain as you. Its not severe or anything but it's very annoying. I get a feeling of needing to burp several times a day but it's almost like it gets stuck halfways and I can't get it out. I was told it's normal and to take Gas X for it. I have no idea how long it lasts but hopefully yours will go away soon!

[tokiesgirl6 10]

I had my surgery on April 16th and I have the same pain as you. Its not severe or anything but it's very annoying. I get a feeling of needing to burp several times a day but it's almost like it gets stuck halfways and I can't get it out. I was told it's normal and to take Gas X for it. I have no idea how long it lasts but hopefully yours will go away soon!

Glad to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I am literally getting depressed over this! I cannot sleep, I'm afraid to eat, it is beyond stressful!

Thanks