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Ok, had my sleeve surgery on the 24th. Doctor said he repaired a pretty big hiatal hernia. What I'm having in my chest area is not exactly pain...it's hard to describe. It's an uncomfortable feeling....like I have to burp really bad but don't. It happens every few seconds then goes away and comes back again and goes away, etc. It's right under my breast bone center of my chest. What the heck is that?

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I had similar issues after surgery this last week. Once I was getting Pepcid and Protonix it went away.

Good luck.

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@vickiecat I had the same surgery on the 24th. I am finding that most of my pain and discomfort seems to be coming from the hernia sites. Your description nailed it. It's like gas but not. I have a lot is "pressure" in that area. I'm trying to get some milked down cream of wheat into me but my stomach sounds crazy lol

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It's probably still just gas moving around. It will likely stop in the days to come. Try chewing a couple of Tums if you aren't already on an acid reducer.

Don't be surprised if you continue to have episodes of belching, hiccuping, gurgling in belly, etc. This is fairly normal and to be expected, and will probably continue for months to come.

Good luck on your journey!

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Wow,,,,thanks so much for commenting people!! I feel better knowing that others understand.... :)

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Gas-X Strips and Mintox Anitgas/Antacid (At Costco) were a godsend for me. My hiatal hernia was graded a 4 1/2. It will get better over time.

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