Hi everyone --

I received my 3rd fill about 3 1/2 weeks ago. I am definitely on the tight side, to the point that I am wondering if I need a tiny unfill, but I want to stick it out, lose weight and let it loosen naturally.

I've been getting stuck more frequently and PB'ed a few times on things that should not be a problem, like soft fish. Strangely, crunchy foods are easier to eat ... nuts, crackers, etc.

However, I have also noticed that I get headaches after eating. This is accompanied by the classic golf ball feeling in my chest that extends into my back. The pain usually lasts about 30 to 60 minutes and is intense enough to distract me from whatever I am doing (work, tv, etc.).

Now, I also fell down the stairs shortly after the fill and have been on crutches, in an air cast, etc., so definitely not my normal routine and am wondering if maybe it is my body reacting to other pain.

Sorry, I know this is a bit off the wall, but thought I would just see if anyone has any thoughts or experiences. Thanks.

Cynthia

Have you talked to your Dr?

I have started experiencing the same thing when I get stuck after eating. That's the golf ball feeling and then I liken it to an ice cream headache. Do you get stuck every time you eat? I also had a gentleman in my support group that mentioned he was getting the ice cream headache type feeling when getting stuck. Must be some nerve affected by the food that's stuck.

I have not talked to my doctor, but am scheduled for a fill next week and was going to call the office.

It does not happen everytime, but almost everytime. I've been paying particular attention to what I am eating, but that does not seem to matter. Ice cream headache is a good description, very intense and sudden.

I feel a little less crazy now ...

I googled this because I figured I might find something, and thank goodness I did! I thought I was losing my mind. You're totally right - it's more like a brain freeze that doesn't go away for a while. For a week or two post-op, I would get a pain in my kidney area after I ate even very small quantities of food. Then the headache started, and it's like that every time I eat or drink. :-( Maybe I'm still eating too fast?

I am feeling the same thing every time I eat as well. Did anyone talk to their Doctor about this? My headaches last for about an hour after eating as well. The "head freeze" headache describes it exactly. Did anyone have to get an unfil?