Pain when I eat

June 11, 2004

Sometimes when I eat I get pains in my chest. If feels like food is stuck and can not go down. Does any one else have this problem?

Janie Jackson · June 11, 2004

how long have you been banded? today makes 5 weeks for me . i havent experienced that, but sometimes i have a very tight feeling. i am very cautious about chewing everything a lot. ido hope things go better for you...Janie;)

Linda Harrison · June 11, 2004

Hey fred...yes, I have that same pain sometimes but it's usually if I don't chew my food well enough. It is also a sign that I am full and need to stop eating. Soon after I have eaten enough I sometimes get the hiccups (often actually). Just remember to chew your food well. It's a good sign in a way...you know you have restriction:)

Linda

mezazea · June 16, 2004

If you feel any pain, stop eating until it passes. The esophagus sometimes seizes up on the first couple of bites, so go very slowly. Also, any burping or hiccuping is a sign to stop eating as well. I usually take one or two bites and then wait, often as long as 5 minutes, before continuing to eat.