kaysemper

Hello All - I am new to this forum. I had the lap band done on Jan 6, 2012 - did not work for me - hospitalized 2 weeks after - could not eat anything for 8 weeks or thereabout -finally got the band taken out on March 6, 2012 - I am now experience new issues - still I feel as if I have a golf ball stuck in my throat - also it takes a while for my food to be digested. I burp as if the band is still in my stomach I start feeling the swelling towards middle of the day and seem to get worst - I was told by the clinic where I had it done this maybe from the breathing tube and would take a few days - not happening.... went to my GP today who has now referred me to a ENT specialsit - I am really worried - has anyone experience any of the symptoms below: Feels like a golf ball is lodge in your throat? The port side incision seem to be much larger with the removal? How long before the swelling goes down? I am travelling in 2 weeks and really want to feel better - any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks