Tightness in chest...

daisydoodle · March 10, 2005

Hello all,

11 days post op....still enjoying those lovely liquids. But I've noticed that I've been having quite a bit of pain in my chest. Not a stabbing pain, but an extreme tightness right between my breasts. It can't be from food, 'cause I'm not having any!

Is this gas? What can I do for relief? It woke me up with pain last night and it's been bothering me quite a bit at work.

And I assume this is normal....I think I've read from others that they had this?

Penni60 · March 10, 2005

Yeah, I had it too. I attributed it to gas pains and also the fluids I was taking in. I was one that had immediate restriction after surgery. So anytime I drank fluids it was like I was forcing Fluid through something too fast. That caused my pain. I drank slower and smaller sips. I also used a heating pad. It does get better. Just takes time. SIGH!! LOL!!

Madeline's mom · March 10, 2005

Hope that awful feeling goes away soon for you. Other wise are you doing ok? Any postop pain now? Curiou!s to know since my surgery is Tuesday!

daisydoodle · March 10, 2005

Other than this, I am doing great! I don't have any pain with my incisions and I don't feel sore anywhere else!

It was MUCH easier than I thought. I wish you the same luck! You're going to do great!!

MeganA · March 10, 2005

Nicole-

I get that when I drink a lot of liquids fast...you could try some Gas-X if it continues to bother you. Gas X has been my best friend since I was banded, I tell ya...

Megan

La_madam · March 10, 2005

Nicole the pain you are having is very normal for alot of new bandsters. I had it too, exactly how you explained it here and according to Dr. Ortiz when I called him to ask what it is from, he told me it is caused from the swelling of the placement of the band with a possibility of some trapped gas . Mine did not go away for almost 4 weeks post op but each day it got better and better. I felt like I constantly had to burp but couldnt' because it was so painful. Hang in there it will get better

Scotty · March 11, 2005

Thank you! I've been having that too. Middle of the breast bone - bit like a pulled muscle. It's worse after eating so I figured it was some kind of indigestion. Looking forward to THAT one going.

I have a little discomfort around the port area which did get a little worse after some - ahem - horizontal recreation the other night. Was a bit worried I'd really hurt myself but it didn't feel bad at the time, if you know what I mean.

Got the go ahead to start cycling again. So looking forward to getting some level of fitness back after several weeks of laziness.

Another lb down! Hurrah!