Banded 3/24... now what is this feeling...

bzbrown · March 27, 2011

Feels like something is having a hard time passing through something else lol. Like the way it'd feel if I had a really sore throat and tried to swallow a large bite of food (but not this isn't happening in my throat)... It's about the level of my breast bone, and the sensation seems worse and stronger after I've drank my 2 oz of liquid (I space out my intake) but not immediatly during this process, a few minutes after lasting up to an hour after that 2 oz of liquid has been consumed. Is this just the way the band feels? Or is too tight? Or something else all together, more gas lol? I'm only taking in liquids right now.

It's incrediably uncomfortable (makes me stop walking and talking mid process), but I'm not worried something is scary wrong, just wondering what this new sensation is..

sophinator · March 27, 2011

Does it feel like a lump in your throat but down lower in your chest? If yes...it is normal and it does go away...at least mine did. Took about a week or so. It is also what it feels like to me when I swallow something without chewing enough or eat too much. It scared me right after I was banded but many on here said they had the same thing. Hope that helps! Hang in there!!

bzbrown · March 27, 2011

Does it feel like a lump in your throat but down lower in your chest? If yes...it is normal and it does go away...at least mine did. Took about a week or so. It is also what it feels like to me when I swallow something without chewing enough or eat too much. It scared me right after I was banded but many on here said they had the same thing. Hope that helps! Hang in there!!

Yes like a lump down lower, and it "passes" but comes back again. I don't know. It's uncomfortable, and has got me curious. I've not strayed from my liquid diet at all since pre-op so it's not food... Maybe like a clogged drain, draining slowly is another way to describe it, if that's indeed what's happening? LOL.

sophinator · March 27, 2011

Yes it sounds the same as what I had. It will fade away...I have that feeling on occasion like I said but never as strong as in that first week. No worries! It's all so new and there are lots of weird feelings but I am a month out and I feel so normal now...probably until my first fill LOL...hang in there that first week or two were the hardest!

JLJ0127 · March 27, 2011

it may be from drinking to fast! slow down and take small sips!

bzbrown · March 27, 2011

it may be from drinking to fast! slow down and take small sips!

Eeeks, what is too fast? Right now it takes me about 30 minutes to consume 2 oz of liquid, this is not because I can't go faster physically, I'm sure I could... but I'm scared to drink faster or find out if I can lol.... I've only had broth, warm Protein shake, juice, and melted warm suger free ice pop since I was banded. Am I going to fast? I've tried standing while I drank, I don't know why, just thought it was something to try for a comfort issue, that and now that ya'll got me up and moving, I'm more comfy standing

JLJ0127 · March 27, 2011

try something cold like a frozen pop.it may make it fell a little better. but just keep in mind your stomach is still not used to it and is prob. still swollen. good luck!

bzbrown · March 27, 2011

try something cold like a frozen pop.it may make it fell a little better. but just keep in mind your stomach is still not used to it and is prob. still swollen. good luck!

I'll try something cold then tomorrow. I was told 2 days of only warm liquids for post (hence the warm protien shake, because why else would I do that lol ick). Two days ends tonight yay!

Thanks for your help. I'm just so curious about all this, and want to make sure I'm doing everything right as possible.

~nobia