I was banded in Aug/07. To date I have lost 35 lbs which is not too bad. I have a 10cc band and I just had my third fill so I am now up to 6cc. Things started out ok, but now everytime I eat...even clear Soup...I am not kidding...I feel that hugh basketball feeling in my chest and the pain up my back. I don't PB or anything else, but I don't get relief, so I sit here in pain until it passes. For the last 3 days things have been like this. I have tried coke, and pineapple juice works, but until it does I am in this pain. I don't think it is because I am too filled, but I don't know why else this could be happening.....I am chewing slowly, small bites...everything right, but no go. When I start feeling better, I am so afraid to eat, and then when I do, it starts all over again.

Can anyone relate? Any suggestions?

lisa

DITTO HONEY, I WAS BANDED IN AUG 07 AND I HAVE LOST JUST OVER 40LBS BUT I TOO FEEL THE PAIN AND TIGHTENING AND I HAVE ONLY HAD ONE FILL. I FEEL IT EVEN WHEN I HAVE ONLY EATEN SOUP SO I KNOW WHERE YOU ARE COMING FROM. I KINDA WISH I DIDN,T HAVE THIS THING CO,S IT AIN,T DOING ME NO GOOD.

Have you spoken with your surgeon? You probably need a slight unfill.

Thanks Ladies!! I think whatever it was that I got stuck FINALLY, after almost 3 days passed thru. I tried the coke and pineapple juice, but that didn't seem to help in this case. Thank goodness it's over. I couldn't stand the pain or the not eating or drinking....of course, just when I set up apt to go for defill, it takes care itself! Finicky is an understatement!

Lisa

Glad you are better. Donna