I was banded on March 4th and have lost 75lbs! Which is awesome, I love it but about a week ago I developed a mildly discomfortable feeling down in my esophagus. I'ts hard to pinpoint a specific incident that brought it on but I think it developed after I took a bite of something that was too hot and instead of spitting it out I swallowed it without chewing. I called my docs office and they asked if I was having trouble keeping food down, I said no and they said then theres nothing to worry about.

I have had a few random quick chest pains too but they are rare and I'm not discounting nerves and my worriesome thinking as the contributor to this. I go for a followup on Thursday but in the meantime thought I'd ask if anyone has any experience with this.

Sorry Pat, I've experienced nothing like that. Good that you have a follow up soon, though. Be persistant if you're still having this sensation when your appt. comes up. Good luck!

hi i get that alot and i believe that happens when you dont chew your food throughly or you ate something that you shouldnt for example french fries i tried to eat just one and it got stuck and the feeling is like the one you described

Is it a persistent pain close to your sternum (between your breasts)? I have had that.

Thankfully, I haven't had that feeling yet, or been stuck. My surgeon told me if I ever feel anything "different", to go an liquids for a few days (3 minimun). That way, if there is any type of blockage, I won't make it worse. If by the time I get back to solids, I still don't feel right, he'll get me in for an appt.

Just a suggestion.