Can anyone relate to this problem? I was banded on May 17, after surgery, I felt fantastic. I was able to drink 2 hospital juices and 2 broths. However, the next few days after when I was sent home every time I tried to drink I had pain swallowing. I called the doctor as was told this was from internal swelling.

I continued to have this problem and went to see my doctor who check the band for fluid and found no excess fluid. She did a chest x ray and everything was normal. My esophagram showed no problems. The doctor said the band was not too tight. Blood work was done and all came back normal. I was told I needed to heal further internally for the swelling to go down.

The pain has lessen from the swallowing however, I still can not get down much fluid during the day.

I do not wish to get discouraged or negative so am hoping others have overcome the same or similar problems.

I need help staying positive.

Thank you,

John

Edited May 23, 201016 yr by jptravels4fun
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Hi. I had a sore throat, and a hoarse voice, for a few days following surgery. I think it was irritation caused by the tube they put down your throat during the surgery. I hope you feel better soon ! :biggrin: