So I went to work today. Its been seven days since my surgery I came home after work and decided to take a nap. When I woke up I have feels like a lump or something in my throat and just area like I have taken a huge bite of something and I am trying to swallow. The only thing I have had today is water, unsweetened decaf tea, jello, and protein shakes. So why would I be feeling like I just swallowed a huge bite of food and can't get it down. Any one else ever experience this.

You're likely still swollen from surgery.

A huge bite of food was a definite bad idea. Are you even supposed to be eating food?

Only your doctor can diagnose the issue, but it sounds like it could be reflux. I've had this issue for years, where I wake up in the middle of the night try to swallow a lump in my throat. It feels like a lump of post nasal drip, but as many times as I swallow, it doesn't go down. And it doesn't go down because it's swelling in my throat/esophagus from the reflux. You should talk to your doctor; possibly you should be on an acid blocker like Pepcid or Prilosec.

Missy, No i haven't eaten anything at all other than liquids and jello, Thats why i am concerned., It just feels like I have taken a huge bite of something and can't get it down. No food here. Liquids for me only.

mrsinto I had a hital hernia repair with the lap band. Should i have acid reflux.

You have to remember, your stomach has been sutured and manipulated a lot. It takes 4-6 weeks for it to fully heal. It will take very little to aggravate your stomach during this healing time- and you're only week past surgery. More likely than not, it's just irritated.

Btw, reflux is not at all normal with the band. If you are having reflux contact your surgeon.

Best wishes.

You still can; I did. But that was soon after surgery.....like you. I'm now 5 weeks out, and haven't had a problem. But I will say that if you drink a protein shake or milk.....something other than water soon before you go to sleep, that will cause the stomach acid to backup into your throat. My problem has improved a great deal, but if I eat something too close to bedtime, I'll have reflux. And now with the band, I'll have other unpleasant happenings if I have anything in my stomach too close to bedtime.

Campbell - and (I didn't mention) that I also had a hernia repair at the time of my lap band surgery. I got severe heartburn about 8 days after; so bad that I thought I was having a heart attack. I went to see my doctor, and he said that it was hard to know, being that I just had surgery. Some of these things resolve with healing, but you should talk to your doctor. Did he/she put you on an acid blocker after surgery? Many doctors do; mine did.....I was given a prescription for generic Pepcid, and told to take one twice a day for one month.

No I wasn't put on any meds after surgery. I will call tomorrow. Thank your

Definitely call your Dr. for all we know, they could have given you a fill during surgery and with the swelling ,is too much. Only they can tell you whats up.

Good luck!