Pain

[aldmb2 24]

I get gas pains in my chest & back ANYTIME I drink/eat anything. Ive tried gas-x but its only temporary relief. Has anyone else has this same problem. Im finding it hard to drink/eat because I know I will be in pain afterwards.

[I_did_it! 33]

I do have this problem. For me I guess it doesn't really feel like normal gas pain...it feels more like a hard lump in my esophagus and back. I do know it's gas though, because I feel like I just need to be burped, and I have on occassion had my son karate chop my back which does help...the more I burp, the more it loosens up. I find myself grunting and hitting my chest whenever it happens. I too am afraid to eat sometimes, for fear of the pain.

I am four weeks post-op.

[VACookey 111]

I was like that for the first several weeks. I was popping gas-x like candy. But it went away and I can't remember the last time I had to take any.

[misslisa810 33]

Are you taking Nexium? That has helped me but I do need to be burped and I'm 4 weeks out!

[thinmymind 107]

I get pain only on my left side under my rib cage. I have googled everything, but I really feel like it has to be gas. I only get it after I eat or drink anything.

[aldmb2 24]

My Dr. has me on prilosec ... I have no idea if it helps or not. I have the same feelings as you I_did_it. I suppose my Husband is going to burp me! Im so afraid to eat. Im only 10 days post-op. The Dr. didnt seem concerned, unless I vomit & Ive been avoiding that like the plague... I do NOT want to be back in that hospital. Im glad Im not alone. I was crying this afternoon asking the "why did I do this to myself" question. I just hope this eventually goes away.

[girlfriday 59]

Same here. I feel like there is some sort of constriction in my esophagus up higher where you wouldn't think it would hurt. I have just kept myself moving. Walking walking and more walking. Helps to get my mind off of it and the tummy gurgling. Lol.

[I_did_it! 33]

I am so glad to see that I am not alone! My doctor gave me no prilosec or anything, just told me to take gas-x as needed, but that doesn't seem to help. I am going for my one month check-up this thursday, so I will tell him my issues and see what happens.

@ girlfriday - My pain is also up higher in my esophagus, feels like a big lump, just stuck there. How far out are you?

@ aldmb2 - I too have asked myself many times now "why did I do this." I just keep trying to tell myself that this too shall pass, and that the hundrends of people who are soooo pleased they did this can't possibly be wrong!

[rline66 14]

Has anyone else had a PULLED ABDOMINAL MUSCLE? The nurse thinks that's what it is; on the left side but down further than my stomach. My guess is that I started sitting up out of bed too soon, really could have been anything. I also had a few hard sneezes while sitting down. Going to lay low this weekend due to lots of pain; the exception is going to the store. After 2 weeks of Clear Liquids I've been advanced to full liquids, finally going to get some real nutrition!

Wishing you all well,

Rachel

[AnnKMc 3]

I have felt like I swallowed a rock every time I eat. It definitely is painful but is getting slightly better. I am 4 weeks out on Monday. I will tell you I have thrown up several times due to an antibiotic I had to take for an infection. It was not as bad I thought it would be. I avoided it like the plague as well but was surprised when it wasn't too bad. My doctor was upset I threw up though. He gave me phenergan to keep me from vomiting.

Hope it gets better for you soon!

[SleeveNoob 95]

I get the same think and the only thing that relieves it is walking after I eat. Helps so much!

[praldous 19]

Every time I eat I have stomach pain. Real sharp. That's how I know I'm done eating. I'm 9 days post op.

[girlfriday 59]

@ girlfriday - My pain is also up higher in my esophagus, feels like a big lump, just stuck there. How far out are you?

Iam 7 days post op

[praldous 19]

No mine us def in my stomach. Every time I eat. I was sleeved 6/27...I may be over doing it. But even yogurt makes me hurt. May be gas. Walking does help.

[Sexymary 7]

I am 9 days out and I too feel gases. I walk pretty much everyday after eating and then drinking. I feel walking it off does help alot. You don't have to walk fast, just enough to feel a little better.