Hard to eat - 6 month out! Whats the problem?

kari jo · December 9, 2005

Hey all ...

I'm looking for anyone who has experienced what I have been. I have trouble eating ... doesn't really matter what I eat or what time of the day I eat it. I eat and it feel as though it's stuck inside my throat. Eventually I will PB ... because the saliva starts going to get it moved through. I don't get a full feeling, and I think it's because stuff is stuck in my throat. I'm really worried. There was a lady on OH whose esophogas stopped pushing food through. She had to have her band removed and had the DS. I DO NOT want to consider another type of surgery.

My surgeon is new at the band and I am FREAKING OUT!

Kari

Road Queen · December 9, 2005

Kari Jo,

You may need to get some fill removed or go on liquids for a few days. It sounds like your innards are irritated and need some rest. You may even have something stuck. I would call my dr and talk to him today. You don't want this to fester over the weekend. Good luck. Celeste

kari jo · December 9, 2005

Thanks ... I did call. I'm going for a Barium Swallow Tuesday. I'm just really freaked about the whole thing. I have had this since the day of surgery ... like I was too tight with no fill. I want the fill out to rest for a while ... I think you're right on with that. Just hope it's nothing more ...

Kari

"with the band" · December 9, 2005

I have had throat issues since 3 wks after banding. At first I thought I had a fish bone stuck in my throat - the er doctor thought it was reflux (which I have never had prior to banding) I took the medicine for reflux - and it never seemed to work.

I went off the meds and over time the situation has got much better - I rarely am bothered with this throat irritation - but SOMETIMES I AM - and it sucks.

Tell me how the medical test goes I am interested in what you find out and what it is like.

Take care - Nancy

Dody · December 12, 2005

I read all your posts. You are a true inspiration to everyone. Just thought I'd let you know that. You seem to have a great attitude. I wish it was contagious instead of being the worry wart I am. I'm not banded but I keep thinking you guys sound like you are choking. That would be a horrible feeling. You would either want to get it down or get it up it seems. Scary a little bit. Again, thanks for the great posts.