My husband is out of town moving his parents up here. He has been gone since Friday and will be home tonight. I have been home alone with our 20 month old son.

Yesterday afternoon I began to experience searing, burning chest pain that has not let up. I have taken Prilosec (which I take regularly anyway), and Carafate (a liquid stomach coater and ulcer healer).

The pain won't go away. At first I thought something might be stuck, but liquids are passing easily. I have been afraid to eat much since the pain started, and have only had a few oz of cream of wheat and a spoonful of Peanut Butter since the pain started. I had no problem getting this down.

If my husband had been here last night, I would have gone to the ER. I was only able to sleep a little and had to do it sitting up. The pain is much worse when I lay down.

Has anyone experienced anything like this? I am miserable!!!!:think

I'm really sorry to hear you're having problems. :bananapartyhat: Is there anyone else who can take you to the ER? You may need some tests, including xrays. You really should not be experiencing ongoing, searing pain. It may or may not be band related. Please let us know what you find out.

If you are having pain that badly, go to the ER. Bring the kid. You definitely should go. Searing pain is a bad thing no matter where you are having it and should not be ignored. The ER staff have people come in with children all the time, and they understand you have no other option. they will help you with him.

Hubby should be here any minute.I have also placed a call to my surgeon to see if he wants me to drive to San Francisco, where he is.

Maybe not ER, but how about Urgent Care? I had chest pains really bad one morning and they didn't let up, I got concerned. I went to the ER to find out I strained the sternum muscle hiking. Hurt like hell though.

Please be careful and take care of yourself. Hope it turns out ok and not too serious. Please let us know how you do, good luck.

Patsy

I hope all comes out ok. I can not stress the need for Floro..You can see if you port is stopped up...

Thank you all so much for your support. I spoke to my Dr. and got my butt chewed for stopping the Carafate and Prilosec the last time my (more minor) symptoms went away. He wants me on the stuff for no less that three months. He suspects a possible ulcer and is certain I have bad reflux.

I am at 10 months banded, so I plan to have an endoscospy before my one year "maintenance plan" that I paid for is up. At this point I think I will go ahead and schedule it to see if everything else is in good shape.

Good news is the pain has let up. I haven't eaten much (just soft stuff and liquids) and I am slamming the meds. I lost 1.5 pounds over the weekend, but under the circumstances I am not as thrilled about it as I normally would be.

I love you guys! Your support got me through a scary time when my main source of comfort was 300 miles away!! I will keep you all posted!

Whew! Thanks for the update, Heather. I'm so glad you are feeling better. Please keep us posted on the endoscope. Ulcers are bad news, so I hope you don't have one!!!! Hang in there...

Way to go girl remember we are here as a team. When we are at our hightest and lowest point....