I got my first fill a couple of weeks ago and all has been well, except for the fact that I can eat normally. I ate breakfast this morning and shortly after started feeling some chest pain or tightness, its hard to describe. I can still eat and food goes down just fine....Is this chest discomfort normal? I would appreciate any help I can get...thanks in advanced!!

I can't say it is normal but I have had some similar experiences myself. For me it depends on what I am eating and what time of day usually. It seems like I have that problem when I try to eat something like a breakfast sandwich. When this happens I usually pull apart the sandwich and juts eat the Protein. I have heard other bandsters say the "tightness" of their bands fluctuates and that early morning is usually the worst. I have also had chest pains at dinner and again it seems to happen when I am eating something that is just too big and then I am reminded that I probably shouldn't be eating that something anyway and then I concentrate on eating the protein in small bites. That seems to work for me. I will also flush everything down with Water when I start to have problems.

Thanks for responding. I guess my concern is that I've been feeling the tightness all day. Luckily, I'll be getting my second fill on Friday so I will be able to ask the surgeon ????

@@mmartin3 You should not be feeling chest pain or tightness in your chest. That is concerning....if you are having that feeling it's not something to wait on.

It could be band related and it could be something more serious. Please call your Dr. ASAP, and do follow up and let us know how you are doing.