I've just had surgery - will I ever feel normal again? - Page 2 - ThinnerTimes

james770 · 08-13-2007, 04:32 PM

I experienced the pain from the trapped wind, also the pain from laughing to much at others, but its nothing compared to that bit of food you never chewed, I chew it all now and it takes me an age to even finsh soup so I am a part of the meal as well as trying to eat properly, its a real education, try varying the way you eat, or walk before and after, dont drink to much at a time and never after the meal

James

LQQkn · 08-15-2007, 04:20 PM

Actually it sounds just like my symptoms but I'm not lap band. I would get to your Doc and get on an acid medication (Nexium, prilosec OTC,) something on those lines. J

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Originally Posted by Dimples470

I'm on day 5 post-op. I won't even go into how horrible, painful and disturbing this whole experience has been. I expected the soreness and trouble getting liquids down I am experiencing. But, I am now experiencing horrible heartburn and a constant tightness in my chest that feels similiar to when you swallow a pill and it doesn't go down right away. Only the feeling never goes away. When I drink my shakes, my stomach swells and bloats and hurts so bad I have to lie down for at least an hour.

Is this normal? And, if so, how long will these sensations last? Anyone know if I ccan use Pepsid or some other antacid besides Tums. (The Tums help but I need to chew them like candy.)

paige52 · 08-16-2007, 02:50 PM

Not a Lap-band person myself but I've heard from others they felt this way. It took a few weeks but it passed.

To be safe however call the doctor... they will know if it's "normal" or soething to be worried about.

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