Hi Everyone, I have had a sore throat and post nasal drip for a couple of days now. It seems to be effecting the band. I am now 3 months post but am having to go back to liquids and softs due to all the phlegm and stuff?? Has anyone else ever had this happen??

Thanks

twiley

Hi Twiley,

Yes I had a really bad sinus infection that caused major problems with eating both day and night. I was banded in Sept 08 and I caught a cold the a few days after my second fill first week of Dec 08 that turned into a really severe sinus infection. I would take a bite of any food item and immediately throw up. I had a lot of post nasal drip whenever I would lay down and would wake up nauseated - as my pouch was filled with mucus. My surgeon suggested that I come in for an complete unfill if my symptoms didn't improve. He also suggested that I drink a citrus fruit juice-grapefruit or orange in the morning to help clear out my pouch -then I could drink tea or coffee.

It was also better when I could eat and keep it down if I ate hot mushies like chilli or Soup or mashed potatoes. However any pork, chicken or veggies would immediately come back up after 2 bites.

I've only started to feel better/clear sinuses a few days ago so I'm still strugglig with when & what to eat. I've had no problem with liquids just food items. I havent' had the unfill yet as I'm hoping things will improve moving forward. However if I continue on this path for another 10 days I will have to go back to have a partial unfill.

Edited January 3, 200917 yr by MMDLynn

OMG This is me!!! I have had bad sinus infection/cold and my good restriction went beyond that and I am having more difficulty eating foods that were ok the week before, everything is getting stuck even though I am eating slow and I had my first PB! I will try having that drink before eating!

I would get to your doctor and tell them what you are having done. Do gargling with hot (not too much hot) water , helps you a lot...

Hot liquids always help clear me out... I start my day with hot coffee or tea. Opens me right up. If I am battling sinus issues throughout the day, I do sinus rinses throughout the day, and also drink hot liquids and eat hot soups. It definitely helps.