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Okay, so I am about 3 months out from being banded and had a 1 ml fill about two weeks ago. Then last wednesday I started feeling a fullness behind my sternum that was not exactly painful just a lot of pressure and it radiated to my back. It also feels like I have a lump in my throat.

I have not vomited or had a "stuck" moment at all. I try very hard to chew all my food really well. The doc's office suggested Mylanta (which I am doing) and to drink fluids for the next couple of days. She said if it didn't get any better to come in to be evaluated.

I don't think I did anything wrong and I am praying that I am not one of the fellow bandsters who have had a problem. I am scared and worried. I can drink Water just fine. I wonder if this is the "restricted" feeling one is supposed to feel or what.

I limit myself to one cup of food and stop when I am just barely full. Any help would be appreciated. I really don't want the band removed and I am worried. Thanks in advance.:smile2:

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I think it was a little stuckey- I have had that feeling once when I ate too fast and I am not restricted yet. Slow down and chew chew chew. Good Luck!!!

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It sounds like you have been stuck and just weren't aware of it.

"...feeling a fullness behind my sternum that was not exactly painful just a lot of pressure and it radiated to my back. It also feels like I have a lump in my throat." describes being stuck nearly to a "T".

Congrats on not getting stuck often. I do at least once a week now. I think I am still testing the band to see what it will let me get away with.

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I had the same problems caused by being too full. The lump in the throat feeling is caused by your esophogas having to work too hard to try to get food down through the band. Therefor, it causes it to overwork and become inflammed. Anyways, I was told that if this goes on for too long you can stretch your pouch. If you have the YELLOW< GREEN<RED chart those symptoms are located on the RED ZONE.

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I have had a mild lumpish feeling in my throat on and off for the past 2 WEEKS/with also a lot of pressure in my sternum. I feel fine in the morning, but around 1:00 in afternoon the pressure comes. I am not restricted yet because dr would not give my first fill. I am getting tired of the discomfort. Dr office did not return my call so I am just living with it. First 5 weeks not a pain-then for last 2, I cannot pinpoint what is causing it. I have doubledosed on antacids with little-to- no relief. I just want to know that nothing is physically wrong. Luckily I have a great sleep with no discomfort. I have tried to do without milk, thinking maybe it was that, but it is not. Any other suggestions as what to do??.... Thanks!!

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I used to get stuck all of the time. You have to learn about your band and it's very personal to each and every person. What works for me might not work for someone else. You are "testing" your band right now. You learn what works by trail and error. Remember once you have a "stuck" episode it's important to do liquids for 24 hours after. Being "stuck" causes inflammation and you need time to heal. Now that I "know" my band I hardly ever get stuck anymore. Best Wishes!!!

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