Banded 2 9 09 all went well but. I haven't thrown up at all and I am not nauseated at all. but every time i eat or drink I have a sharp pain in the center of my chest and back, it comes about 10 seconds after I swallow, it last only about 15 seconds but it is rather uncomfortable. Is this normal If it is how long before it gets better? bjt.:biggrin:

I suggest you chew better and take smaller bites. It could also be that you're body is getting used to eating a certain food. Sometimes I can eat something and then the next time I can't This journey is a constant trial of what is going to be ok and what won't. It's not really that hard you just have to be careful. Be willing to move to something else if what you're eating isn't working. You might want to go to soft foods for 24 hours just to let things rest.

Congratulations on your banding and contact me if you want to.

Vicki

You are still swollen. Small bites, very soft foods (you should still technically be on liquids by most postop instructions...you were just banded four days ago). It gets better, but the more you strain it, the longer the swelling will last. It will improve over the next four to six weeks. Make sure you are following your postop diet to the T.

Edited February 12, 200917 yr by gentylwind

Barry, was anything else going on when you had the surgery? I had the same kind of thing but I also had a hiatal hernia that got fixxed during the surgery, Dr said things were settling back into place. I do have a hard time sometimes If I do not chew good enough and some foods just do not go down well and so I avoid them now. definalty go to softer stuff and take smaller bites and sips of water, avoid guzzling.. I had my surgery on New years eve and thinsg are much better now. Had my first fill today. woohoo!! Good luck and if things do not get better I would def call my Dr and talk to him about it. Some of it could still be the air from surgery if you had it laproscopic...Good Luck to you! Gina

I was banded on 2/9/09 as well and have to do full liquid diet for two weeks, then mushies for two weeks after that. If you're eating solids already you are either eating too fast or not chewing well enough, is my guess. Surprised you're able to eat them at all to be honest. I tried to eat cream of wheat this morning and put it down without even taking a bite...looked too solid for me at this stage!

I was banded on 2/9/09 as well and have to do full liquid diet for two weeks, then mushies for two weeks after that. If you're eating solids already you are either eating too fast or not chewing well enough, is my guess. Surprised you're able to eat them at all to be honest. I tried to eat cream of wheat this morning and put it down without even taking a bite...looked too solid for me at this stage!

Yep yall are right I also had to do 2 weeks of liquids, Tomato soup and all that good stuff. Follow Dr instuctions and the paper work with the post op diet came from the nutritionist. Might want to go check it all out again.

hey, thanks for the advice , I haven't eaten anything solid just yogurt and protein shakes , but my neighbor said he had the pain for about a week and a half. He thinks my problem is that I not really expelling any gas. Talked to the RN she to take smaller sips and a little less, she thinks I'm still swollen and irritated today is just day 4 but I have no incision pain at all and still no upset stomach so I'm greatful for that. bjt:mellow:

Banded 2 9 09 all went well but. I haven't thrown up at all and I am not nauseated at all. but every time i eat or drink I have a sharp pain in the center of my chest and back, it comes about 10 seconds after I swallow, it last only about 15 seconds but it is rather uncomfortable. Is this normal If it is how long before it gets better? bjt.

Hi barry. I just had the surgery about 4 days ago and the same thing was happening to me (wasnt on to solid yet either, thickest thing consumed was protien shake or thinned out yougert) and I was really worried. Has yours gone away yet? Would be really relieved to hear that it was just temporary and normal....

hey I'm sorry your having a difficult time. Mine was temporary

after a week all was ok. the best ideas are chew chew and then chew some more, take small bites and make sure it takes you about 30 minutes to eat. talking to the nurse or doc is very nessesary to address any problems before they become big problems. it's been a long time since my problem, I've had to band now for 1 yr 6 mnths 470 to 255 feeling like the energizer bunny. good luck and be patient

bjt