Question:
Unrelenting chest pain:

My surgery was 1/7/03 and I have had pain between my breasts right over the chest bone from almost day one. This pain radiates to the back, and has recently become unrelenting. I can't lay down because it becomes so much worse. I am not throwing up, but sometimes have pain in my throat area also after eating. Anyone have any ideas for me?    — sherry H. (posted on February 23, 2003)

February 23, 2003
What does your doctor say?
   — koogy

February 23, 2003
have you had your gallbladder out...sounds like it could possibly be that
   — Debbie D.

February 23, 2003
chest pain is never good! most 911 calls are for chest pain, but sice you are here online we can thank goodness you are not suffering a cardiac problem!! you still must talk to your doctor!!! i am 8 weeks post op and had similar pain, i had to undergo an endoscope. the opening to my stomach was tight so they endo ballooned it a bit and now i am pain free!!good luck
   — nan K.

February 23, 2003
I was told chest pain is a sign of fullness, but sincr it radiates to your back that is why I am tad bit concerned. My surgeons office told me the first signs of a leak is back pain, you should call them and see what they think you might also be swallowing too much air I am newly post op and have been having that problem.
   — I U.

February 23, 2003
The area you are describing is where the pouch is located. I would have horrible chest pain in that area as an early post-op if I ate too much-no throwing up-just lots of chest and throat pain. Is this when you feel the pain? If so, then try eating much smaller amounts of food-softer foods- take a minute between bites and go very slow. See if that helps.
   — Cindy R.

February 23, 2003
Call your surgeon and see what he tells you, it may be from the surgeon using rib spreaders, if he did use them.
   — wizz46