Had my first fill of 3 cc put in last Monday, Dec. 28. I get a feeling like I have a lump in my throat when eating. I am taking my time chewing and feel like I am chewing pretty well but get a lump in my throat before I am even half done with my 1/2 cup portion. Is this because I am eating too fast or not chewing as well as I think I am or is this telling me I am full and that I should stop?

I want to do this right and don't want to do any damage by not using this tool in the right way.

If anyone has any answers, I would appreciate all.

My first fill is Wednesday. I'm interested what the responses will be

Heartburn is the most common side-effect of banding and for many the only symptom is a 'lump in the throat' feeling (no burning, but some, like me, have both)...also known as the 'globus sensation'. There's a fair chance you could be too tight and need a slight unfill. Take this seriously before you develop a bigger problem...it might loosen up in a few days, but keep a close eye on this and call your doc if it doesn't go away.

Read (click) 10/21/09 Feel the Burn - LAP-BAND for more info.

Best wishes! -BG

I've had this and when I told my surgeon, it seemed like he hadn't heard it before. He did a slight unfill to see what difference it would make and it made all the difference - I can eat again without getting that lump in my throat, unless of course I don't chew well enough or eat too fast, or at times of the day or the month when I am tighter. You did have a fill within a week so you could be just still swollen a little, but I agree with Band_Groupie, don't wait too long if this continues and see your doctor.

Thank you to all who shared the thoughts with me. I am still currently feeling the lump in the throat. As a matter of fact I have felt this way almost constantly all day today and yesterday. Just eating a couple of bites increases this feeling. I have no heartburn (YEA)! I have an appointment for another fill on Tuesday, January 12 and I will tell them how I am feeling. I feel like something is stuck and just not wanting to move through very well. I'm sure I'll actually get a little unfill unless things straighten before then. I am kind of surprised to have this feeling after only one fill but I'm positive that things are telling me to have some removed. It's getting uncomfortable, especially having to deal with it all day long.