is this how a clogged sink feels?

Good Afternoon all... I am 2 1/2 yrs out and am down 217lbs and have had no real issues until the last 3 days. Since Saturday night I have felt much how I would imagine a clogged sink feels. I feel like there is a brick jammed in my pouch, I have sharp stabbing pains in my chest that radiate through my back. I was thinking it was a HUGE gas bubble because walking helped a bit, and I had been passing gas, but everytime I start to eat it comes right back.  Help?

Do you have your gallbladder?  That could be a possibility or maybe even a stricture, how do you feel with liquids only?

I had my gall bladder removed long before I had my WLS. I think we were thinking along the same lines. I have had very little solids tonight and have been downing the water- which seems to be helping. I would back off and do liquids for a few days, but protein drinks are no fun since I have become lactose intolerant and the majority of them contain milk. Thank you so much for the responces (that means you too- Judy from Wisconsin) Any ideas on how to get my protein without them so I can lay off solids and see if this passes? I'm only giving it another day or so to pass.

Sure hope you're feeling better now.  My reply is regarding protein sources.  I'm very lactose intolerant as well, but have found I can tolerate Danon light and fit yogurt.  I have not been a yogurt fan because don't care for the "tang" taste, but the light and fit has no tang and I LOVE it.  For some reason it really can calm my pouch and gut down when I'm having problems.  Only 60 calories a serving and I have never had a dumping issue with it.  I love the strawberry with a sliced banana.  Another protein source that has worked for me is Designer Protein pwdr.  In fact this line makes one especially designed for women called Aria.  Here in Indianapolis, I can buy it at our Meijer and it's only 12.95 a can.  The Aria is half whey and half soy; comes in vanilla or plain.  As said, I'm very lactose intolerant and have not had any problems with this product.  I love to make an "Orange Julius" with it.  I also use a meriangue ( spelling ?) powder made by  Wilton.  The same Wilton that makes the cake pans, icing, decorating etc that you can find @ WalMart, etc.  This powder has protein and does contain some fructose I believe.  I'm very prone to dumping and have not had an issue with it.  This product gives your fruit smoothies the frothe or foam that the classic julius has.  For my version of an Orange Julius:  1 cup of Orange juice ( half OJ & half pineapple good too), scoop of Aria, 2-3 heaping Tblsp of wilton's merangue pwd, and cup ice cubes in blender.  Dang it's good!  I keep chunks of pineapple in the freezer to add as "ice."    I have pouch flare-ups If I indulge in fast food very often....even very tame fast food.  I switch to my yogurt, soup, and smoothies and it usually clears in 2-4 days.......... I have had stricture issues in the past and the symptoms you have described are that of a stricture as well.  In the event you might need endoscopy and a dilitation.....don't be afraid of the procedure.  I've had it several times and it isn't a big deal.  If stricture is the issue, you'll get pretty much immediate relief......Well enough from me.....went on a bit long, but hope this helps you in some way.  Take care and feel better soon.  Tgarr from Indy.

Thank you so much for the suggestions. I am felling MUCH better now. I laid off of solids for a little and downed the water like crazy. I think I was seriously dehydrated- the more I drank the more I needed. It dawned on me that I changed my calcium pills to these horse pill looking things and I think they may have been lodged or something. Once I got the water in the brick feeling felt smaller and smaller. I have moved back to chewable calcium pills... bad move. I'm gonna try that yogurt and the Julious recipe. Thanks again!

Call your surgeon. There may be something serious or it may be nothing. The only way to know is to have an MD check it out. Sorry I can't be more help.

I have had the same thing happen - it is miserable.  I called my doctor and they sent me in to have an xray to make sure nothing was stuck - and it wasn't but I did get dehydrated and needed an IV to get me right again.   He said I probally ate something very dry and too fast and my pouch couldn't handle it (like chicken).  He did give me a prescription for some liquid ?? that calmed it down but it took a few days on smoothies after the meds. Call your doctor  - between the pain and the nutrients you can't get in you its not good.