Been banded 2 1/2 yes. Lately when I eat it hurts when food goes down Caffeine or alcohol burns really bad. I almost never drink alcohol but with Christmas parties have had a few glasses of champagne It burns so bad going down I wonder if I am too tight or is something else like an ulcer on my esophagus. I do not have heartburn. Only burns as food or liquid is going down. Thx

Why don't you make an appt with your Gastroenterologist?

It could be Barrett's or Gerd.......

Been banded 2 1/2 yes. Lately when I eat it hurts when food goes down Caffeine or alcohol burns really bad. I almost never drink alcohol but with Christmas parties have had a few glasses of champagne It burns so bad going down I wonder if I am too tight or is something else like an ulcer on my esophagus. I do not have heartburn. Only burns as food or liquid is going down. Thx

I am furst thing in the morning. Thx

Good luck, but I would start with your band doc......it kind of sounds like a slip or erosion....I hope not. I have been through that recently and almost lost my band. I am still unfilled and am gaining wt...already up 10 pounds.

Best wishes, post after your doc visit.

Mimi

I have been dealing with burning in my stomach for a few months now. I have also noticed a "lump" / hard to swallow feeling in my throat. I've been to the band doc and a GI numerous times. Band doc says not the band. GI says maybe reflux (not having anything come up in my throat - even when I lay down) Meds they gave me do not help. I have been searching for answers like crazy! PJD - if your docs come up with somthing I would love to know what they find. I am literally unable to care for my family because it is painful. I have had an endo and upper gi series with the gi doc and nothing was found except for bile reflux (lost gallbladder back in July) that started getting better then after my last fill- I went downhill fast. Had them remove that amount and now wanting all the fluid removed just to see if it helps.