Astrasmom 1 Posted October 27, 2009 Hi everyone. This is my 5th day into lapband surgery. Today I have experienced pain in my left side underneath my rib cage. It only hurts when I walk around or breath in heavy. Kind of like a side stitch. I first thought that it was maybe because I drank to much Water and that it would go away, but it's still here after 4 hours. Should I be concerened? Has this happened to anyone else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherR 0 Posted October 28, 2009 I think what you are expirencing is post-op gas trapped under your rib cage. They blow up your abdomen with CO2 during surgery so they can see & move around easier & some gets caught. With me it felt like I had a balloon blown up under my ribs. It was a killer! The only thing that helps it is walking & time. Mine got better around the 5th & 6th day. Thank goodness it's all gone now! Some people use the gasX strips & think that it helps. I hope you're feeling better! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megsy_81 0 Posted October 28, 2009 i have also got this pain but mine is under my right side of the rib and only started this afternoon. I am 6 days post op and i too am hoping that its just gas that will go away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Astrasmom 1 Posted October 28, 2009 (edited) Thank you so much. It does feel much better today so I think you might have been correct that it's gas. Or like someone else said it could just be the swelling too. Today I am feeling the stitches inside pulling a little. I guess it just takes time to heal. Edited October 28, 2009 by Astrasmom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
