amyecpa 33 Posted January 31, 2015 I am Day 4 Post Op and every sip I take feels like I'm swallowing something sharp. It feels as if there's a knife in between my shoulder blades. Is this gas? Maybe I'm just not moving enough ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Susanfnp13 61 Posted February 2, 2015 I had the same thing up until a few weeks ago. Doc said it was normal, nothing helps but time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharon Walls 24 Posted February 4, 2015 That sounds like the gas they use to inflate your belly for the laparoscopic procedure. Walking helps, but it will be several days to dissipate. Gas-X meltaway strips might help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suitechicguy 105 Posted February 4, 2015 Lot of gas. Going through it now too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSF 264 Posted February 7, 2015 I had that when I got the lapband surgery 6 years ago. I just had the revision to sleeve. The nurse had us take deep breaths and said it will help with the gas pains & it did Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
