LAPBAND SURGERY YESTERDAY. Is it normal to have chest pain???

I have horrible chest pains, it feels like gas but it wont go away. I can't drink much and my concern is how am I going to drink the protein? help!

More than likely its just pains from the gas. I would call your doctor first but, I have heard that most lap band patients use gas-x, walking, and sipping to get rid of the pains. I am a pre-op band patient and have done lots of reading. Hope you feel better soon. Cassie

Thanks! My sister showed up with Gas X, I will call the Dr today to make sure it's okay to take it. The surgery is not bad at all. I had a C-section 2 years ago and that was bad but this is simple. It's just the gas that drives me crazy. Good luck with your procedure! Vionnette

I had lap band surgery Apr 4th and I also has the pains you are experiencing. Mine was gas and I took gas x. I still get gas about everyday that can be quite painfull but walking lots and gas x seem to help me the most.

Thank you, Michelle. I have faith t hat it will get better. let me tell you I force myself to drink that protein. I feel so bloated... like if I had eaten at a chinesse buffet!

Thats funny you say that because that is exactally how I felt after drinking all the protein like I had just eaten a loaf of bread...I don't take much protein now because I am getting my protein ..I eat lots of fish that is loaded with protein and you will find that what you do eat can add up to the 60 grams you need.

Wel well... guess what was wrong with me? I am dehidrated. I was only taking 16 oz of fluids per day - basically just the protein. Last night I got dizzy and very sick. I had to call the dr and they were in shock to hear that I was not drinking any water or broth. This morning I had 14 oz of broth, some water and I already feel better. They told me that if I donlt drink at least 75 oz of fluids per day - I need to go to the hospital for IV.