Hi all, I got my band put in a week ago today and everything had been goin fine, but late afternoon yesterday i started feeling like i have something big stuck in my throat and it has gradually gotten worse and worse and i still feel like it today. I cant think what it could be that has caused me to block up (had half a weetabix with loads of milk for brekkie, a scrambled egg for dinner and some complan for tea) which was recommended by my dietician, and i havent ate anything today cos im scared it might cause me to vomit i feel that blocked up, just drinking lots of Water which isnt helping and is just making me burp a lot.

Has anyone else experienced this, or is it normal, and if so, how can i get rid of it!!!

Also just out of curiosity, Ive been reading up on this website and it mentions pb'ing??!! What does this mean!!??

Thanks for any help

Vicky xx

If I were you I would go back to liquids for a day or so until things settle down. Your insides are still healing, most people are still on liquids at a week post surgery (Some surgeons ask you to stay on them for up to a month). Sounds like you had a bit much food too soon.

When a bandster eats too much or too fast most of us get a golf ball feeling high in the chest or at the bottom of the throat. If I eat too much, this along with burping is my sign to stop or I will PB. A PB is a productive burp, this means food that is above the band, plus saliva are brought back up. It differs from actual vomit as it hasn't mised with stomach juices.

Hope that helps a little, welcome to another Uk bandster.

Sue

I agree with Sue, I was on liquids for 2 weeks post-op then went onto the things you have had after that, and I struggled. You will still very swollen inside, 7mths on I still find Weetabix quite heavy.

Best thing to do though is speak to your Nurse, they will put your mind at rest x

try sucking some Ice and have cold drinks to reduce the swelling a bit inside

Hi all, I got my band put in a week ago today and everything had been goin fine, but late afternoon yesterday i started feeling like i have something big stuck in my throat and it has gradually gotten worse and worse and i still feel like it today. I cant think what it could be that has caused me to block up (had half a weetabix with loads of milk for brekkie, a scrambled egg for dinner and some complan for tea) which was recommended by my dietician, and i havent ate anything today cos im scared it might cause me to vomit i feel that blocked up, just drinking lots of Water which isnt helping and is just making me burp a lot.

Has anyone else experienced this, or is it normal, and if so, how can i get rid of it!!!

Also just out of curiosity, Ive been reading up on this website and it mentions pb'ing??!! What does this mean!!??

Thanks for any help

Vicky xx

Hi Vicky, I know its been a long time since u posted this but I am having the same problem. How did u get unstuck?

I agree too, 6 months on and I remember this feeling only too well. I took to baby foods for a few days and fluids and of course there is always slim fast as a very last resort. Let us know how you go on Vicky. PB is a productive burp, you'll soon know if you get one!