I am three weeks post op and have not yet had a fill, but after eating i am experiencing some chest pain. It last for an extended period of time. JUst wondering if anyone else has felt anything similar.

It's the gas....

I have to same feeling for hours. I like to just walk around for while and try to release it.

It's pretty brutal but I do think it's common amongst Lapband patients. :eek:

I also had chest pain after eating. I now recognize it as being overful. Try eating slower and chewing better. Doing this allowed me to tune in to my body and realize that I have had enough to eat before I get to that point of having chest pain. I was banded 14 months ago and have lost 110 pounds. 20pounds left to go! I wish you the very best in your journey!

I also had chest pain after eating. I now recognize it as being overful. Try eating slower and chewing better. Doing this allowed me to tune in to my body and realize that I have had enough to eat before I get to that point of having chest pain. I was banded 14 months ago and have lost 110 pounds. 20pounds left to go! I wish you the very best in your journey!

Hi Linda,

I'm 3 months out and had a recent fill about one week ago.I'm now experiencing chest pain too after I've eaten too much.Wow it can really hurt.:tt2: I'm slowly learning to slow down as well.I guess old habits die hard!:tt2:

I was hoping that it was the feeling of restriction. I am just beginning to eat solid foods again and I guess I just went a little crazy. I try to count while chewing and take smaller bites but you're right.... old habits do die hard. I get SO worried that I am going to slip my band or stretch my pouch when I eat anything. I have my first fill in 2 weeks and I wonder if I even need it. Is this always what restriction feels like? Is it common to not need a fill? I guess I will be giving my Dr. an earful when I see him :tt2: Thanks for all the advice!