New Sleeve (9/20) And Having Pain Behind My Breast Bone

[mmr3629 0]

Has anyone else had this? Any ideas on what is causing it and how to avoid it? I am on full liquids and have passed a leak test. Other than this issue, I think it is going reasonably well. Would love to hear from others that have had a similar experience. Thanks for your help and support

[amykins 202]

It's probably just gas from surgery. I had the same thing, felt like I couldn't take a deep breath. Keep walking every hour or so and try a heating pad. Worked wonders for me.

[AliveAgain 283]

Very common. Your stomach is healing and swollen and the liver was gently pushed aside to perform the surgery. Liver reacts to everything! They may have taken a sample from your liver if it appeared fatty. With time, fluids, Protein and walking it will get better. Take your pain meds if you need them!!

[Staisea 33]

I lived with my heating pad on my stomach and left shoulder for about 10 days after surgery...I just recently quit using...I don't remember hurting all 10 days but I do remember the heat feeling very good and releaving pain when I did feel it.

[samomom 19]

I say its gas as well. It can be a real b***h! The pain can bring you to your knees, literally. Get some GasEx and try to walk around as much as you can. It will go away.

[ma46 33]

I had a lot of gas pain in this area.

[Alithinos 19]

I had spasms right at the bottom of my breast bone. Also, after surgery, it would hurt there if I hiccuped (which I did a lot post-surgery). It was so bad that I went to the local ER to make sure it wasn't anything else. They gave me a "GI shot" which soothed my esophagus and hurting stomach as well as some prevacid and an iv of Fluid. The next day, things seemed much better. Inclined to agree that it is a combo of gas and GERD. What sort of ppi are you taking? I'm taking protonix 2x a day currently. The gas will subside - keep moving. Also do what you can to go #2.