Squeezing sensation--chest

[melati 0]

Hi Everyone

I haven't visited LBT in a while. I am 5 yrs post op & my last yr has been full of problems. Most recently I was unfilled for a stretched esophogus so I shouldve gottenbetter but instead I feel worse.It started last wk when I went running-- I thought I had an air pocket kind of pain that you get when you sprint-- only it didn't go away. Since then I've had a feeling of pressure in my chest and occasionally feel my band pressing against things.I am thinking along the lines of slips dialation or even loose threads where it is sewn. Perhaps its an ulcer or hernia. Has anyone had similar sensations & if so what was your problem? Has anyone recovered from dialation & if so how did you do it & how long did it take? I'm afraid this may be it for my band

Edited March 1, 2009 by melati

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

You need a barium swallow at the very least. Have you called your doctor?

[melati 0]

I'm going to the ER today but my ins doesn't start till next wk.

I think I have an ulcer/hernia or slip.

[kgloverii 0]

I hope all is well. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Keep us posted...

[melati 0]

Well the trip to the er was a big waste--they took a ct scan and regular xrays and diagnosed me with gastritis which can't be seen w/o an egd. Sounds like they just pulled it out of a hat.

[kgloverii 0]

I'd definitely have your doc order a barium swallow. GL.

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

Well the trip to the er was a big waste--they took a ct scan and regular xrays and diagnosed me with gastritis which can't be seen w/o an egd. Sounds like they just pulled it out of a hat.

Very rarely does a doctor diagnose gastritis with an upper endo. It's typically diagnosed clinically. When it doesn't respond to various forms of treatment then endo is indicated.

[melati 0]

I didn't know this. This is how my gastritis was detected before. How else could you see it

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

I didn't know this. This is how my gastritis was detected before. How else could you see it

Just as I wrote, clinically. By asking you questions and ruling out other issues.

I've had gastritis a couple of times and neither time was I scoped.