Dr. C Question

Marlluvia · July 14, 2006

Dr. C, I was banded two days ago and I feel like I need to belch, but nothing comes up, instead it seems to explode in my chest? It really hurts, is this just gas, or something else? Also, when lying down I don't feel it, but as soon as I sit up, the pain is there again. Thank you in advance.

Trace Curry · July 14, 2006

This is usually from swelling, the band sort of acts as a one-way valve. Air can go down when you swallow it, but has a hard time coming back out. After the swelling subsides it tends to go away.

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DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

FunnyDuddies · July 17, 2006

Just want to add that the pian from sitting up is from the air rising and pushing against the opening. I had this happen as well, and it hurt the first few days. try some gas-x strips. it made mine go away and I have no gas pains at all.