Can't Eat with Bra On

[newgirlinwa 0]

I had Lap Band surgery over a year ago and ,during that surgery, I had my hiatal hernia repaired. I haven't had a fill for a while because I've felt that my restriction was more than adequate. However, I have noticed that,even while drinking my Protein Shakes, I will get that stuck feeling, almost as if I had an air bubble trapped that I couldn't burp out. This feeling rarely happens when I have a bra on. Yesterday, this happened so bad that I ended up BPing (vomiting?) off and on for about 5 hours. Is it possible that my hernia has returned? Or is this a sign of a slipped band or something?

[elcee 3,341]

Never heard of a bra making a difference before. If taking your bra off really helps then i would think that the problem is with your bra, not your band. It must be too tight and causing discomfort. It does sound as though you may be a bit too tight. You should be able to drink without a problem. I would go back to your Dr, discuss it and possibly get a small amount taken out.

[nikki c 16]

Never heard of a bra making a difference before. If taking your bra off really helps then i would think that the problem is with your bra, not your band. It must be too tight and causing discomfort. It does sound as though you may be a bit too tight. You should be able to drink without a problem. I would go back to your Dr, discuss it and possibly get a small amount taken out.

I have this issue, too. I've decided it's the underwire or improper fit of my bra. As soon as I'm home I take the wretched device off and feel a million times better. I think it's pushing on my pouch and its very uncomfortable. Sometimes i pull the straps up so my boobs are almost to my chin and i get instant relief. Try that and you'll know it's the bra. HTH!

[ElliMAMA 1]

I've also noticed that food seems to get stuck and doesnt go down as easy when i'm wearing a bra. Especially when i wear a heavy underwire and am going out to a restaurant, sitting straight up. I've had to go into the bathroom and lift up my bra and take some deep breaths, relax my abdomen and it helps if something gets stuck. Its not in your head.

[nikki c 16]

I've also noticed that food seems to get stuck and doesnt go down as easy when i'm wearing a bra. Especially when i wear a heavy underwire and am going out to a restaurant, sitting straight up. I've had to go into the bathroom and lift up my bra and take some deep breaths, relax my abdomen and it helps if something gets stuck. Its not in your head.

I went to Victoria's Secret and asked the sales lady about a good bra with no wire. She said they dind't have anything but recommend the incredible demi because wires are really padded. I think my issue may be that my bra is too big and is sitting too low under my breasts. Yay that means my boobs are shrinking!! (i'm a 40 DDD-F) .

I'm gonna go get re-sized

[patyann 14]

Yep - me too. If I am wearing my bra - TIGHT!!! However, this is only in the evening, I am good at lunch. Finkle band.

[sabrina4you 17]

I wore control top panties (the ones that goe up to your bra line) and I couldn't eat all day! I couldn't figure it out...until I took those things off and I was fine. So weird! lol

[Aint Settlin' 0]

I went to Victoria's Secret and asked the sales lady about a good bra with no wire. She said they dind't have anything but recommend the incredible demi because wires are really padded. I think my issue may be that my bra is too big and is sitting too low under my breasts. Yay that means my boobs are shrinking!! (i'm a 40 DDD-F) .

I'm gonna go get re-sized

Hey! I am also a patient of Dr Cywes and had the band/plication/hiatal hernia repair on 7/07/11. Let's keep in touch. I do find that wearing a bra lately is very uncomfortable around the ribcage. My name is Jolie and my email address is thejoles@aol.com.

[MelissaNY 16]

Glad somebody showed me this thread,

i just yesterday had a issue with i think my bra.

i posted a topic today about it to see if there was anybody else.

I had terrible pain yesterday, llike gas or pressure and i did not eat anything, and i could drink fine.

it was right between my lungs, in my chest , it hurt to breathe and i could hardly stand up straight with our pain,

it lasted a bit untill i unhooked my 38ddd parachute and with in minutes i felt fine !

maybe a good case for breast reduction ??

[Sharon1222 19]

Hey! I am also a patient of Dr Cywes and had the band/plication/hiatal hernia repair on 7/07/11. Let's keep in touch. I do find that wearing a bra lately is very uncomfortable around the ribcage. My name is Jolie and my email address is thejoles@aol.com.

Patient of Dr cywes get my band on Aug 11, 2011

[healthierme72 6]

I had a hiatal hernia repair and have big girlies, too! I have felt the same pain and I feel the center of my diapharm I feel a bump I think, that is where the band is actually located at the top of our stoma. Maybe when our bra and weight from

Our breasts cause the pain. After I take off my bra it feels alot better.

[Jachut 487]

The thing is with your bra, it sits round your rib cage, so technically, it cant press on your stomach, which is protected behind there! It makes no sense therefore that a bra would make any difference, but over the years I've heard lots of people say that for them it does, so I guess you can only experiment with underwire/non underwire and fit to see if you can resolve it - afterall I can hardly imagine taking my bra off in the staffroom at school to eat lunch, lol!

control top or compression garments like Spanx - ugh. I'm glad I'm not overly lumpy becuase ALL of those garments make me feel ill and I cant eat.

[AngelaDawn 0]

I have the smae problem with my bra--I was wondering why it hurt so high up! I had an UGI and the doc says I have a hiatel hernia. I'm wondering if the repair will help with these pains that are so high up. I get stuck a lot and throw up a lot (daily) I'm hoping that once i get the hernia repaired that I can get proper restriction from the band.

[lovemysgt 4]

WOW I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT NOTICED THE BRA SITUATION. I WEAR UNDERWIRE IT SEEMS LIKE IT RUBS ON IT, I ALSO HAVE THE PROBLEM WITH THE food GOING DOWN

[xavier 153]

Bra-wise I have never noticed a difference but I cant seem to get my food to go down if I cross my arms (kind of under the boobs). Its funny because I will be sitting on the couch kind of slumped down after a meal and I feel kind of miserable and then I realize its the weight of my arms over my band! Weird! Well it seems like some of these crazy symptoms might help us lose weight, right?

I have heard that French women tie a ribbon around their waist under their clothes when they go out to eat to make them aware of getting over full. If I wanted to lose more weight I might try those hi-waisted Spanx if I was going out to dinner!

Generally me and the Spanx are officially divorced!