5 days post op.. and lots of pain

Hi all, I got banded on the 26th. I also had a lengthy hernia repair done at the same time (I was in surgery over 4 hours)

Right now I am having "waves" of pain. They seem to start right under my breasts, and move upwards and outwards. I can't even breathe during these pains. They only last about 15-20 seconds at a time (though it seems like forever )

I called my surgeon yesterday and told him I had so much gas that I couldn't get rid of. He told me this pain I am feeling is NOT gas, and that it is the band settling down. I am so concerned there is something wrong. Has anyone else had this problem???

I had surgery on the 27th and am experiencing the same thing. You can feel it coming and it's like a burp trying to get out but it just kinda comes up and spreads. I feel mine in my chest and it usually radiates to my shoulder. I think it's very normal and I know it will get better. Hang in there!

I am having these pains today and they are killing me! The day after my surgery wasn't this bad. I held out for hours, but I just took some of my hydrocodone...trouble is, I don't see how that will work if it is indeed GAS. Worse than that, I called my doctor TWICE in two hours and he still has not called me. I am so mad. Let's try to hang in there. ~sigh~

yeah, so the pain meds worked. But, I can't rely on that stuff everyday! But for right now, I'm enjoying being pain free! I think the next time, I will try my liquid tylenol and not the controlled substance. LOL.