1 week post surgery and wondering ...

[andthen 18]

When will I stop sounding like a Water cooler? My insides are in a constant state of moving liquid and air.

Today was actually the first day I wasn't feeling so hot and I felt like I had a ton of bricks on my chest. Did I take in too much yesterday? I don't even know how to describe the discomfort.

Is it normal to take a small sip and then have to wait for an air bubble to make its way up before the chest tightness goes away?

[ready4anume 31]

When will I stop sounding like a Water cooler? My insides are in a constant state of moving liquid and air.

Today was actually the first day I wasn't feeling so hot and I felt like I had a ton of bricks on my chest. Did I take in too much yesterday? I don't even know how to describe the discomfort.

Is it normal to take a small sip and then have to wait for an air bubble to make its way up before the chest tightness goes away?

That's exactly how I'm feeling,like air bubbled is coming up my chest after I swallow and my chest is tightening also its really bad when I lay down,makes me think I'm having a heart attack,this pain come and go.Someone please help!!!

[MOMW 71]

Sounds like what you are experiencing is the releasing of the co2 used during your surgery. Try a heating pad or someone else suggested shoulder rolls. Walking also helps. Just keep on going the end result is worth it.

[andthen 18]

I have been walking 1-2 miles every day since I came home from the hospital and using a heating pad... When does this usually go away?

[terravue 18]

Like Momw said it is probably the Co2 expelling. Like she said walking is key, deep breathing, make the most of any toots that come! It will go away. You will feel better. Also stick to baby sips, I can feel a drink of Water go all the way down if I have too big a sip. when I eat I use baby spoons and a tiny bowl to hold just the amount I am supposed to eat on my plan which is 1/4 cup right now. It reminds me how much I can handle and then still chew the heck out of it. I think this is a good use of the "tool" part of the sleeve and letting it heal and keeping it small will optimize weight loss.

[alley-gator 96]

When will I stop sounding like a Water cooler? My insides are in a constant state of moving liquid and air.

Today was actually the first day I wasn't feeling so hot and I felt like I had a ton of bricks on my chest. Did I take in too much yesterday? I don't even know how to describe the discomfort.

Is it normal to take a small sip and then have to wait for an air bubble to make its way up before the chest tightness goes away?

The air bubble thing happened to me. 3 plus weeks out now, and it isn't nearly so bad! It will get better, just fight through it for a few days

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

I am 7.5months out. When I stop making noise, I'll let you know.

Really it has gotten considerably quieter, but still much more than pre op.

[andthen 18]

I am 7.5months out. When I stop making noise' date=' I'll let you know.

Really it has gotten considerably quieter, but still much more than pre op.[/quote']

Perhaps we just need to always stand near Water coolers while in public!

[TheGamer 406]

I gurgle like a fountain when I drink. I hope it's not as loud as I feel it is >.>