Hi,

I had my surgery on June 10th. I was suffering from terrible gas, it seems to be starting to alleviate a little today, but the discomfort in my chest area is not getting any better, in fact it now seems more constant than previously. I dont really know how to describe it, its not a constant pain but more a constant feeling of having something lodged, as if i swallowed a tennis ball, its very uncomfortable, is this normal? is it also gas? I have been able to drink Water fine and my xray post op showed no problems...but the feeling is getting me down

Jaynie

Jaynie,

I have a feeling your surgeon might have out fluid in your band at the time of surgery. Call you surgeon and find out if there is any fluid in your band. If there is, ask to have it removed. I see these posts all the time and that is often the problem.

Keep us posted.

Did you have a hernia repair? I did with my surgery in March and I had problems for about 2 1/2 weeks. It was just like you descibe. I even called and talked to my Doctor. She said with a hernia repair it is common. Then one day I realized in was gone! I have not had any more trouble.

That is the sensation I have when I'm stuck...I agree with CheckYes that you should see if you have fluid in your band from surgery. It may be that you need a slight unfill...

appreciate the answers...he says there is zero fill and no i havent had a hernia repair...im hoping it will get better but so far not good

Jaynie,

Someone else had the same thing and their surgeon hadn't removed the priming Fluid that the band comes with (allegedly). Seems like something is causing the problem. I'm wondering if the throat thing is from being intubated during surgery - it gave me a bit of a sore throat for a few days. Also, does the chest pain come with deep breathing? Sometimes I felt pain when I tried to breathe deeply - it went away.

Just keep an eye on it.

Jaynie, I had this. I was banded 4/13/11. Eat after 12 noon chew slow. The stuck feeling is from the placement of the band. It is swelling. It takes a few weeks. Be patient. It is not a problem other than annoying.

thanks for the reply, good to know its not an actual problem! At least i can look forward to it going away, the sooner the better!! its not nice at all!