Hey everyone had my op over 2 years ago and had a band fill yesterday before that I hadnt had 1 in a year. I had the fill drank the water everything perfect until about 6 hours later I had a half a cup of soup and started getting awful bad chest pains. Seems to be worse when I lie down ,its eased a bit today but im afraid to drink anything now can anyone give me advice on how to help with the pain.id love to be able to sleep tonight

Jacqueline from ireland

It can take a fill a few hours to kick in as it swells. If you can't drink, you probably need to go back and have a little bit taken out just to ease that feeling a little bit. It might just be that they went a little too much too fast.

Only problem is I live hours away from my nearest clinic and cant get time off work,im able to drink now but just wanted something to ease the pain as the heart burn feeling is there wheather I drink or not

Pineapple juice may help with reducing the swelling, if you can get some of that. I've heard the same of papaya enzyme. If you are looking for something to help relieve the discomfort, I'd suggest maybe try one of those two and see how you go. Good luck.

Brill,thanx a mill hun ur a life saver

Hey everyone had my op over 2 years ago and had a band fill yesterday before that I hadnt had 1 in a year. I had the fill drank the Water everything perfect until about 6 hours later I had a half a cup of soup and started getting awful bad chest pains. Seems to be worse when I lie down ' date='its eased a bit today but im afraid to drink anything now can anyone give me advice on how to help with the pain.id love to be able to sleep tonight

Jacqueline from ireland[/quote']

I find that drinking hot tea helps relax the band. Drink hot tea before you eat. It may help. But I would go to the doc when you can, or maybe call and tell them. But if you already have heartburn pineapple juice might make it worse.