I went out for some food- which I never do anymore- and brought it back to work as it was raining. Well it had a million onions and my co-worker made a huge stink about it, so I really got mad- and went to another area to eat my gyro. It was the wrong thing to eat, and I basically swallowed a few bites and threw most of it away. BUT it was a hard swallow, and even though I have drank my coffee this morning and had some soup for lunch, still have that gas -tightening in back and neck and deep burping. My tummy is hard and somewhat tender. I didn't really feel anything after that lunch until later that afternoon- I picked up some heavy things from lowes and that's when I started feeling bad. I have only had one fill, so I guess the band is aggrivated? Could food still be in there? I am drinking my water ok, but feel that gas pain 24-7. Mylanta hasnt helped too much, going for a hot shower to see if it helps... anyone have any heavy lifting affecting the band?

@Success,

Gotcha, that sounds like it was a very rough time. Congrats on your losses so far! Way to go! I hear that a hernia repair can make post-op a bigger challenege.

I am glad to hear you are getting it all figured out.

I am having a real issue with things getting stuck. Just when I think I have it figured out something else triggers it. I was at the ER at my local hospital this morning hoping to have some saline removed. The doctor on call could not get any fluid out of the band and suggested that I wait until monday to see my surgeon. I am home sipping little bits of water and am hoping that I do not get dehydrated and have to go back for an IV. Anybody have any suggestions.

I am having a real issue with things getting stuck. Just when I think I have it figured out something else triggers it. I was at the ER at my local hospital this morning hoping to have some saline removed. The doctor on call could not get any fluid out of the band and suggested that I wait until monday to see my surgeon. I am home sipping little bits of water and am hoping that I do not get dehydrated and have to go back for an IV. Anybody have any suggestions.

might want to add some gatorade to that sip. and malox to maybe calm the tummy area. Hope it does down soon/

Since I started this post.I have been on tuna and crab salad soups etc-so far- so good..,,, think the chicken might have to just GO or make it boiled n shredded- along with the coffee. It is a learning process to see what fits the shoe for sure.

I am having a real issue with things getting stuck. Just when I think I have it figured out something else triggers it. I was at the ER at my local hospital this morning hoping to have some saline removed. The doctor on call could not get any Fluid out of the band and suggested that I wait until monday to see my surgeon. I am home sipping little bits of Water and am hoping that I do not get dehydrated and have to go back for an IV. Anybody have any suggestions.

Did you contact your surgeon's office? Sometimes the surgeon will meet you at the ER or at the office to do an unfill. Tell the surgeon's service you are having problems getting liquid down, and that you've been to the ER--they failed in an attempt to unfill you.

Hello Pats, I am so sorry that you are going through this issue. I know how u feel. The only thing you can do is continue to sip as much water as you can to keep from getting dehydrated, but i'm afraid that the only person who can help you is your doctor. He may have to do another EEG to see if something has gotten caught in the band . Best of luck to you and God Bless.