I have been having spasms in my upper back right where the bra hooks. I caled my Dr. and he said I wasn't chewing well enough. I am 6 weeks out and had 1 sick episode with chicken sliming and throwing up 2 weeks ago. It seems since that episode I have had more of these spasms. I am not nausous or throwing up after I eat and am only eating protein. These spasms are very uncomfortable and sore. I am worried. I go to the Dr. on Wed, Dec.6th for my first fill. Can any shedd some light on this problem I am having? Please help.

Patty:help:

Do these spasm happen after you have just eaten? I ask because there is something called the soft stop. This is a sign where your body is tellingyou that you are full. I have heard from others that they get a pain in their shoulders, others have the hiccups, for me mine was an ice cream headache, others get a runny nose. SO if this is happening after you eat or during your meal this could be your bodys signal telling you that you are full since bandsters never get that "Thanksgiving" full feeling anymore.

Yes yes yes!! I have this also. It is caused by the fact that when I had my band fitted, it altered the angle of my stomach slightly. When I get full or drink anything carbonated, my stomach touches a nerve in my diaphragm giving me a dreaded sharp stitch-like pain in the tip of my left shoulder. Sorry to say it is still with me and has been since I had my op almost 3 years ago. It ain't no picnic but hey, it tells me to stop stuffing my face. I get it when I chew gum too much as well. I hope that solves part of the mystery for you!!!

For what it's worth, I was told never to chew gum. If by mistake you swallow it, it's STUCK stuck!