Hi,

I did a search for this but didn't find exactly what I have. I'm 20 days post op, and I just developed this really annoying sensation of a lump in my throat after "eating" (drinking). It lasts about a half hour and then goes away until I "eat" again. It feels like a gagging sensation but I can swallow fine and things are going down totally fine. It's very uncomfortable. It is worse if what I "eat" is thicker than normal. For example, today I blended up some minestrone Soup in the blender and made sure it was "get it through a straw" consistency. However it still has tiny tiny shreds of the Beans, the Pasta, etc., so it's rather thick and hearty. Well after eating this, the sensation was the worst it's ever been. It almost feels like my throat is swelling shut (it's not though). Anyone else have this???

I get a similar sensation, but in my case (TMI) it's because I have very active sinuses, and their "product" can collect at the base of my throat and collect, almost like a ball that I can feel, esp. when I swallow. Any chance you're draining? Have allergies that could cause this? It's getting to be that time of year again.

Sounds like restriction to me. Your sensation of being 'full' is going to be way higher than before you were banded. Even with some liquids, if you have good restriction you'll notice they sort of 'sit' above the band for awhile. Go slow.. listen to your body. If you get this sensation, go do something else..