Has anyone experience this?? I got banded in April 09 I got my third fill Aug 06 (4 1/2 cc), just this week it has been really hard for me to get any food down, even eggs I struggle with. Anything other than liquid texture I can not keep down. Now this was not like this when I got the fill it just started 3 weeks after the fill. Now I have a tightness in my throat and it seems really sore, tight, and tender.. Has anyone experiennce this or know why the change..

I havn't experienced this since I just got my first fill today but this happened to my friend. She let it go too long and ended up having problems. I would suggest going in to see your surgeon or at least call and let him know what is going on. I don't know why it happens but I have heard your band can get tighter a long time after a fill just like it can loosen. My doctor told me being dehydrated can cause your band to tighten or even having allergies. I have also heard stress can do this. Have you had any of these problems? I hope this gets better for you soon.

Many people find fills take a while to kick in. Run this by your surgeon; you may need a slight unfill.

The only other option I can think is that you had a stuck episode, are swollen, and keep re-agitating it. I'd definitely call my doc, but I'd do liquids for 36 hours or so and then try mushies. If you can tolerate them, do them a day or two then try soft foods.

Thanks...I will try to get a hold of my doctor in the morning and try doing liquids..

Good luck! :thumbup: Try to relax, too....being nervous can make it worse! (great, huh?)

I have had this happen to me after my fill in december, didn't start till mid january. I would go on soft or liquids till it past. I mentioned this to my new dr. and he has me do a upper gi to make sure my band didn't slip or something was blocking it. I didn't get another fill for 8 months and now I have no issues. I would agree with others contact your dr

I have to say that I am having the SAME exact problems with my throat...it started earlier today...I'm on my 2nd fill, and it's been about 3 weeks since I had my fill. God forbid, but it is Flu season..please, let us know what your surgeon said..I'm very curious to know!:thumbup:

oh my someone should have warned me, it is not nice but is passes or you throw up. But, it make you stop eating for sure, it happend tonight. To me it isn't just about chewing and small bites but sometimes about what I eat that just i don't seem i can do anymore.

I experience the same thing. I had to go in for an unfill on today couldn't keep anything down. I was miserable and scared to sleep. I felt much better right after.

Hi,

I think its the full moon. This week has been weird for alot of people. As far as eggs, I have never been able to eat eggs, gets stuck everytime, morning or night. Eggs is a NO NO food for me unless they are EXTREMELY runny! I too have had the sore throat thing, almost feels like I want to hack..lol something up! I am able to eat food. I agree talk to your doc and go on liquids. Please keep us informed.

Carrie

I am a witness that dehydration and stress cause me to be tighter. I am trying really hard to get my liquids in because I tend to not drink a lot of Water.

Of course, you should contact your doctor; however, I would definitely try drinking more water meanwhile.

Take care and good luck!