I still have an uncomfortable lump in my chest that makes me hate to drink. My surgery was Oct. 5 and I did have a hiatus hernia repair during the surgery. My surgeon said my stomach was small and the band was loose. I am not getting much fluids in. Shouldn't it be better by now? I don't feel well because of the low intake.

I had my surgery 8/23 and still having a hard time with solids I get a sharp pain in my shoulder still I was told that it could be a gas bubble that has not dissolved from the surgery. Drinking is also difficult sometimes I can't swallow it all because it just dosn't feel like it will go down. I would just try talking to your surgeon. good luck!

I think both of you should talk to your surgeons ASAP!

I had a similar feeling (feeling like I had a massive vitamin pill stuck!) and spoke to my surgeon. He advised as long as my liquids weren't coming back up (which they weren't) it could be;

1) my esophageus was swollen and getting used to the band

2) when I had the anaesthetic and they put the tubes down the throat the esophageus could have become bruised.

Both subside with time.:clap2:

It's always best to check with your surgeon