Three days post-op - pressure?

[Amylou 206]

I have a constant burning/pressure on my chest. Feels like a gigantic belch would take care of it but I can't seem to make that happen. Will this go away??

[Daisee68 2,493]

Sounds like acid reflux. I have been taking Zantac daily since my surgery. It seems to help. You might call your surgeon's office and get it okayed.

[TXMissy 211]

Once I was put on nexium that feeling went away. Check with your dr,

[ReeseDarling 8]

Definitely check with your doctor. I had to sneak a gas-x because I was in so much pain.

[Djmohr 6,965]

For me it was gas or a burp that caused that problem. It was from drinking too fast.

They did keep me on nexium for the first 30 days post op and then we stopped that. Bypass is supposed to cure acid reflux.

I had very severe reflux and Gerd prior to RNY. I have never had another episode. My chest pain always comes from drinking or eating too fast. I have learned to avoid that and then I don't get the burps stuck.

Sometimes when I have to take a pill I find myself gulping instead of sipping and that creates gas in my tummy. I am 9 months post op and even now if I get a burp stuck it is uncomfortable until it comes up.

Drinking through a straw can cause that as well. Adds more air into your pouch.

[sparksrn 65]

I was told Prilosec for 3 months after surgery and gasx strips are wonderful! It sounds like you have a gas bubble. The gas from surgery they use to blow everything up so they can see inside your tummy can stay there for a month or so. I had back pains that were really just gas bubbles!

[HappyValleyHappy 48]

I'm 3 days post! I have the same pressure. Everyone speaks of gas pressure and pains. I'm guessing that's what I'm feeling.

I used a gas x strip earlier this afternoon and it did ease it quite a bit.

I can take a deep breath now.

[kell778 46]

My dr didn't talk about using gas x. It's okay?

Also, is anyone having trouble actually passing the gas? I'm afraid I'm going to rupture something if I push so I don't pass as much as I need to.