alycopp78 33 Posted August 29, 2015 I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this pain I am having. I was sleeved Tuesday and starting Thursday I get this weird burning pain below my ribs that sometimes travels up to my throat. It feels like someone squeezes their way up. I keep telling my husband it's like a muscle contracting painfully. It isn't constant. Sometimes it happens once and goes away, but this last time it was like 10 in a row and that was slightly unbearable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Invictus 56 Posted August 29, 2015 Are you taking Prilosec, or another heartburn med? I know my heartburn feels drastically different after the sleeve. Just a thought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alycopp78 33 Posted August 29, 2015 I didn't think of that. Thank you I do have something I can take. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkinOnMe 596 Posted August 29, 2015 I second that! 3 1/2 months out & I still take my prilosec every other day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannaBthinsoon 1,634 Posted August 29, 2015 Omeprazole was prescribed for me for 6 months post surgery. I take it morning and night. I think reflux is expected. it should resolve itself after a couple of months. Ask the Doc for Prilosec or Omeprazole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BestDayEver 418 Posted August 29, 2015 Maybe it's an esophageal spasm. For me it feels like a heart attack and is super painful. It comes on suddenly and all I have to do is drink some Water to stop it. I had these before surgery and a long history of GERD. I take a PPI daily and that helps minimize these symptoms. Best to check with your physician though if it keeps happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newbeginnings1965 48 Posted August 29, 2015 I was given meds for the spasms, it really helped Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevenv 483 Posted September 6, 2015 I had that and at 9 weeks out still do. It's gas bubbles for me and Gas-X works well on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyllis Purvis 0 Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) I am two weeks post op and had this last Thurs. Man... this tight burning feeling woke me up out of a deep sleep. I had to slowly get out of bed it hurt so much. I grabbed a bottle of Water and sipped and it slowly subsidded, but then I went downstairs and got a gasX and this took care of it. I was told I could have a sugar free mints and had one before bed. Never again will I do that. I haven't had this pain since. Edited September 7, 2015 by Phyllis Purvis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alycopp78 33 Posted September 7, 2015 Fortunately this pain has gone away. I have been taking my antacid daily and have been doing well with my Water and Protein. Not sure what it was or what made it go away, but I am sure glad it's gone. Hopefully it doesn't come back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevenv 483 Posted September 7, 2015 I've heard sugar alcohols can cause this (i.e. sugar free drinks and foods). Downside of many of our Protein drinks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
