I've been thinking that I need a fill, as I have almost no restriction. But the last few days my daughter and husband have been sick. I suddenly have pain with even drinking anything. I woke up this morning with a sinus headache and sore throat. Does anyone know if there is a connection? My doctor mentioned one time that sometimes the amount of restriction you feel has something to do with the amount of Fluid in your stomach. Any advice is appreciated. I have an appointment with doctor Thursday and was planning on a fill. I don't want to make that drive if not needed.

Thanks!

Hey Becky!

Post nasal drip from colds or allergies can cause your band to feel tight. So, be careful. My surgeon recommends a slight unfil if someone is really congested. Just for a few days, and then refill.

Take care.

Sue

Thanks a lot Sue. I was thinking that must be it. I hope it goes away soon so I can accurately judge where I am.

Yes big-time - I have had a severe sinus infection and have not been able to eat anything for about a week - better today after I started taking antibiotics to get rid of it - the stuff that drains down from your nasal passages fills up your stomach - gross but there is no room for food when this happens.

I saw my doctor today. He said this is a common problem. He recommended a couple of things that might help. One is to drink hot tea or coffee about 15 minutes before you eat. Drink it as hot as possible. It helps break up the mucus. The other thing is to take Children's Mucinex. You can buy it over the counter.

I saw my doctor today. He said this is a common problem. He recommended a couple of things that might help. One is to drink hot tea or coffee about 15 minutes before you eat. Drink it as hot as possible. It helps break up the mucus. The other thing is to take Children's Mucinex. You can buy it over the counter.

hot tea worked great this morning