Hi there..

I have been banded for about 6 weeks now, and one week ago I think I got something stuck and started having substernel chest pain. Like a golf ball was sitting under my breastbone. I emailed my dr and he said liquids for a few days. I have been on liquids now for a week.

The pain is still there, although not constant. Really bad when I first wake up...

Has anyone else had this happen? Is my band slipped? I have an appointment with my dr on Monday but I think I just need some support.

Please help!!

Thanks Jennifer :thumbup:

I have been banded now for almost two years. For me living with the band long term is a very careful management of reoccuring side effects. Last spring I had a slip and, since I do taxes and it was tax season, I just ignore it. Finally I was having really bad nighttime reflux. Many on this site have experienced it. When the tax season was over I went to the doctor. By this point I could barely get water down. The doctor unfilled the band and my symtoms went away. He said I could come by to try a refill in 6 to 8 weeks. I waited 4 months. The position of the band was not perfect, but at least acceptible for trying a refill. Now I am an older but wiser bandster. I guess some people have no complications with long term band use, but many do. In some cases it's a matter of learning how to hand the side effects, one of which is what you are experiencing now. Something irritated your stoma. It could be a slip or just an irritation which could take a couple of weeks of "easy" food. It could be that your band is a little too tight or just swollen. Going to see your doctor is definately the way to find out. It's all trail & error. Good luck.