Now Entering The Regret Phase...

[cmoody821 44]

I have managed all of the gas and incision pain but these chest pains feel like they might be the death of me.

How long should this last?

[highland 168]

Mine lasted about 5 days.

[running_scared 125]

Not too much longer

[soullegacy 0]

you had a band fitted? its the air they put in you for the opperation ,try windeeze that should work or see your dr

[cmoody821 44]

I was just banded Wednesday. I have called the doctor and have been told it's normal I just have to ride it out.

[joannedt 83]

I was just banded Wednesday. I have called the doctor and have been told it's normal I just have to ride it out.

I was banded on Wednesday too! Have you tried a heating pad? It might relax things. Just a thought.

[bigenuff 302]

Sorry :-( I understand try gas X

[deanne21 4]

Try rocking on the loo!!! Sounds weird but it works!!! I was confused as was on on really strong pain killers but still had this pain in chest and shoulders!! Once it started to move it was instant relief!! By day 6 all was ok!!! Good luck xxx

[cmoody821 44]

I have been using gas x and a heating pad religiously since surgery. I actually sleep with the heating pad on my chest.

I'll have to try rocking.

[highland 168]

I never used gas x, but found walking to give the most relief.

[Sojourner 2,446]

I have been using gas x and a heating pad religiously since surgery. I actually sleep with the heating pad on my chest.

I'll have to try rocking.

The activity which helped me the most was simple walking around the house...and making a concerted effort to not stay in my recliner more than an hour at a time during the hours I was awake.

Walking during the initial 4-6 weeks post op also significantly lowers your risks for developing DVT.

[tym4me 206]

Walk walk an walk. BTW did i mention walk

[Ready2loseIt 6]

Riding in the car helped me a lot. I guess the natural motion and bumps in the road helps. Good luck. I will be over soon!

[cmoody821 44]

I have been walking even managed to make a trip to Walmart today. It was nice to see something outside of this house!

Thanks for all of the advice. Hopefully it will get better before I have to go back to work Monday.

[mommykristie 59]

It will get better. The walking will help you more than anything. The more that you can get out and about, the quicker the recovery