Chronic diaphram pain - 7 weeks post op - HELP!!

Rastis100 · November 19, 2007

I was banded 7 weeks ago, and never really had any pain to complain about until I had my first fill about two weeks ago.

The pain I am getting is in my diaphram - right at the base of my breast bone. I get it sometimes during the day when I am hungry, BUT it is the pain that is waking me in the middle of night that is excruciating, I feel like I am having a heart attack. It generally keeps me awake for about 2 hours in the middle of the night, and it becomes bearable when I am sitting up.

My portion sizes are small, so I know it is not from overeating, and it is definately not reflux/heartburn - it's a completely different feeling - like I am having a heart attack.

Has anyone else ever had this feeling - please help because the way I am feeling when I get this pain is that I want to have my band removed.

Thanks - Rastis :cry

georgia girl · November 19, 2007

Are you waiting at least 2 hours to lie down after eating? Other than that, I'm not sure what it could be. You should definitely call your doctor and ask their opinion. Hope it gets better.

Rastis100 · November 19, 2007

Georgia girl - thanks for your reply. I generally eat dinner at about 6ish and don't go to bed until about 9.30 and the pain is occurring midnight, 2 am, 3am 4.30am, so it's definately not from going to bed on a full stomach.

I have emailed my doctor twice and called him a couple of times as well - but as yet no response. I know he has been away on a conference and is in surgery all day today, so I am hoping to get a reponse soon. Cheers Rastis

georgia girl · November 19, 2007

Georgia girl - thanks for your reply. I generally eat dinner at about 6ish and don't go to bed until about 9.30 and the pain is occurring midnight, 2 am, 3am 4.30am, so it's definately not from going to bed on a full stomach.
I have emailed my doctor twice and called him a couple of times as well - but as yet no response. I know he has been away on a conference and is in surgery all day today, so I am hoping to get a reponse soon. Cheers Rastis

Hope you get a response soon and hope nothing is wrong.