Jacqui1 Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Hi there! I was wondering if anyone has experienced a severe tightening in their chest? It started a few days ago, and I'm not sure what it is. It is extremely uncomfortable. Thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 That doesn't sound right. I would call and talk to the Dr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 It could be gas pains, I have felt that too..but it goes away in a few minutes...I would call the doctor just to be safe. Feel better! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allcdngirl Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 I agree.. talk to Dr. Ortiz. Better safe than sorry. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimra Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Hi there!I was wondering if anyone has experienced a severe tightening in their chest? It started a few days ago, and I'm not sure what it is. It is extremely uncomfortable. Thanks for your help Is the tightness that you have just in the morning?? If not, I would call Dr. O like everyone else said, Just to be safe. Keep us posted!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqui1 Posted June 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 I spoke with the Dr. at OCC last night and he thinks it is gas. He said that sometimes the band does not allow the gas to escape so it builds up in your chest and back. I did not think I would still have gas 5 weeks post-op, but obviously this is a problem that may persist. He said to take the gas-x strips and walk a lot. So, I'm off to the gym this morning. Thanks for all of your replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my_friend_amber Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 I was having that really badly in the mornings and though it was the band, but I realized it was actually acid reflux! I know weight loss will help that, but between now and then, I am starting on Prilosec OTC!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Bee Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Phazyme works better than gas-x. You can find it over the counter at any drugstore (or grocery store) in the heartburn/gas/laxative section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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