I have a strange thing happening & I'm not quite sure what it is:

First of all you need to know that I have had ZERO problems since being banded 8 months ago. I rarely PB & haven't had any pain. Smooth sailing...

3 days ago, I tried to eat a hot dog at a party we were at. (No bun, just the hot dog.) I ate it very slowly & it went down pretty good. I've eaten them once or twice before without any problems. I definately felt full when I was done & then a sudden gross feeling was in my throat. (Can't explain it!) I immediately went to the restroom where the entire hot dog came back up. I took it easy on eating the rest of the day.

The next morning I tried to drink a Soy Protein drink. After just 3 sips, it BURNED & it slowly went down. I waited 2 hrs. & tried to drink some Water. The water sat there for awhile & then slowly gurgled down. I still had a burning sensation in my throat. I am usually closed up in the AM & figured I was just EXTRA tight. At lunch I took 3-4 bites of some potato salad. I ate 4 bites of corn & I was extremely uncomfortable. I had to go sit down & the burning feeling came back. STRANGE!!

At dinner I drank a cup of apple juice very slowly. It felt fine. I then ate some tomato Soup & the burning feeling came back.

I woke up this morning & have the same problem!! Anything I drink just BURNS my throat. Eating seems impossible.

I had a fill 3 months ago & have had no problems at all. I've been able to eat normally until now.

I've had heartburn before & this doesn't feel like it. I don't know what Reflux feels like, but I am not feeling anything coming up which is what Reflux is supposed to be.

My doctor is in Mexico. I figured I'd ask all you wise people first before goin' cross the border.

Do you think this just something that will go away if I stay on Clear liquids for a few days?

What a huge relief! I am so happy for you! I definitely thought it was a slip based on the description and I'm so glad it wasn't! One question: how did the Dr. unblock the blockage? Did it just slip on through when he unfilled the band? Also, how are you feeling today?

Diane

We were all very worried about you, I am so glad for a happy ending. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery and lots and lots of hugs!!!!

:clap2: Thank God all is well Diane~ I was really worried about you! I am SO not ever eating a hot dog again!!!!

Glad you are OK!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Everyone!

After a good night of rest, I am feeling so much better!!!

Dawg & P'Nut: Good call!! You were right on with the diagnosis!! Next time I'll skip the long 6 hr drive to see my Doctor & just consult YOU!!

Sunta: Thanks for being so concerned about me!! I saw that you checked back here several times. So sweet of you!! To answer your question about the blockage - Once the saline was taken completely out of my band & I drank the Water, everything that was blocking the way went right through. The doctor said that the skin of the hotdogs do not chew well even if you chewed them 100 times. They're just rubbery & it's like I had a rubber stop clogging my band. He suggested that if I really wanted to eat another one to peel the skin off first. I assured him that I would just completely stay away from them!! I DO NOT want to go through that again!!!!!! Just to clarify, the hot dog was probably long gone from my throwing it up. However, the swelling, inflammation & bleeding had already gotten to the point of no return & the band had to be unfilled to fix the problem.

After reading other posts about several other people who have had slipped bands, I feel VERY, VERY blessed. I don't know why or how come mine was just blocked!! The black vomit to me was a dead give away that my band had slipped. I think it was all the prayers & white lights everyone sent my way. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

My doctor didn't charge me for the visit either!! I only had to pay $30 for the needle. That was also a blessing.

After weighing in this morning, I gained back 2 lbs. from all the milkshakes, cream Soups, ice cream & yogurt I ate. Oh well!! They sure did taste good!!

Anne - So sorry you had to have surgery for your slipped band!!! Did you by chance eat a hot dog?!?!?!?!? :speechles Here's to a fast recovery.

I am officially banning Girl Scout Cookies & Hot dogs from my diet for the rest of my life!!!

I took some sunset pictures of me while I was in San Diego. This is the happy me AFTER I was able to eat!! It's one of the first times I have seen a picture of me & didn't think - "Gosh, I look fat!" I actually look like a normal person!!

Diane - give me a few minutes and I'll fix your pic for you (size and light). I'll email it to ya. You look so beautiful. And I know that pier! I used to live in SD

Ah, You got the size. Love the pic

Wow wonderful picture Diane, and yes you look like a very normal sized person, I cant wait to get there. Next photo on the beach will be of you wearing a bathing suit.

Again I am so glad everything turned out well!

Hi P'Nut!! I must have been fixin' it while you were typing!!! I learned how to fix pictures from YOU!!!! Thanks!!!!

Tammy - You're going to have to PAY me to pose in a swimming suit. These clothes really do hide A LOT!! :becky:

My doctor didn't charge me for the visit either!! I only had to pay $30 for the needle. That was also a blessing.

Gotta love Dr Ortiz. How cool is that? So glad you are on the mend, Diane.

One recommendation...Aloe Vera juice. I drink about 3 ounces at bedtime just about every night. It's very healing form top to bottom. (I think I have typed that as much as I've typed Egg Drop Soup!) but it's a good preventative for problems, in my book. I get it by the gallon at Wal-Mart. When things are irritated, for whatever reason, it really helps.

Hey Kathy!!

I'm making my shopping list right now & I will be going out to get Aloe Vera juice AND some Egg Drop Soup! My dad is a big believer in Aloe Vera Juice. He's dranken it since I can remember. And, he's 76 yrs. old stick alive & kickin'!! It must work!!!!

And yes, Dr. Ortiz & Martinez are THE BEST!! I can't say enough about them. They're new clinic is AMAZING!!

You had us scared to death. So glad your all fixed up now. I'll remember the Hot Dog Caper for when I get Banded. I remembered Kathy's post on Aloe Vera juice and egg drop soup from months ago. I just got back from buying the juice today so that I'll have it ready to go for my April 17th surgery. Please continue to do well and take care of yourself.

Roberta

I was going to eat a hot dog tonight, it's a good thing I found this thread...no more hot dogs for me! I'm so glad everything worked out and you look great.

Hope all is well. Pre-band I had gastritis and GERD and hot dogs would always do a number on me.

What a beautiful pitcure I LOVE the ocean and a sunset you look so peaceful!!

Diana ~ You are so beautiful....I'm glad you posted that pic. The sunset is just gorgeous too!!

BTW, did you get some Aloe Vera juice & Egg Drop Soup? I've never tried either one, but it doesn't sound appetizing. Does the juice taste like the plant and the soup taste like an egg? Just wondering since I'm preband. I can learn to like anything if it helps my soon-to-be-band. :biggrin1: