Kelgirl68

Ok... so... I have looked everywhere I possibly can the past month for a reason this happens to me and I've had NO luck! Hopefully I'm not the only nutty one out there that this happens to. When I eat my first meal of the day (doesn't matter what it is), more times than not, the roof of my mouth swells and becomes very painful. It feels like small bumps on either side of that little line down the middle, and sometimes in the middle at the end of the line. It lasts from 2-5 minutes then it goes away and doesn't happen again for the rest of the day. I'm assuming they are lymph nodes but have no clue at all why they swell. I suppose I need to go in and ask the doc but I have a feeling she'll think I'm a fruitcake! Have any of you experienced this before or know someone who has? Thanks! Kel

I also got my surgery on the 26th and I'm sure hoping I'm not going to regret what I've done down the line. I had a lapband since 2006, it has to be removed because I had to have hernia repair and it wasn't safe to replace the band, hence the sleeve. I have had terrible reflux and feel all around like sh*t!! Hope this all goes away because I really can't undo what's been done.

Ok - it's taken me FOREVER to try and figure out what this is about but this is the best explanation that I can find. This is a usual problem with some people and is a problem that is similar to a muscular catch. The problem happens because of the muscles of the pharynx being pulled by the peristaltic action. In addition to this, the movement of the jaw muscles can also cause this problem. This means that you are probably opening your mouth too widely or that the muscles are causing a nerve to be depressed while they are in motion. Since there is a wide spectrum of causes that results in your condition, the problem could also be caused by an electrolyte imbalance in your body. The region of the mouth that is affected in your case is called the palate or the roof of the mouth. This is an area that is comprised of some soft tissue called the torus palatinus and also of some bony structure above that. When we open our jaws in a yawning action (which is also when the mouth is opened at its widest) we sometimes experience a muscle spasm. This is caused by a muscle electrolyte imbalance. Our muscles are supplied with the impulse to move by electrical currents from the nerves. However, at the junction of the nerve and muscle and within the muscle, it is not the same type of electricity that controls movements. At the synaptic cleft of neurons, acetylcholine is released to trigger a release of sodium ions from sodium channel gateways. This also triggers the release of Calcium ions within muscles that causes contraction of muscle. This system also requires an off switch that comes from the entry of potassium ions into the sodium-potassium channels. When there is an inadequate amount of potassium in the body, the off switch is not activated and we get a continuous muscle contraction or spasm – literally, a short circuit. To relieve this situation, it is best to have some potassium chloride solution that is usually available with all chemists. This is one of the vilest tasting solutions that you will ever come across so mix some of this in some honey before consuming it. The other way to ensure a good intake of potassium in the body is to consume potassium-rich foods. Citrus fruits like oranges contain a high amount of potassium as do bananas. Mostly all foods will contain this essential element but just to be sure, stick to having a lot of fruit juices.

:thumbup: LMFAO - wouldn't know nothing bout that!! Could always see what I had it's the ass that could have shaded Texas!

LOL - maybe it's best you didn't join cause it seems like most have their accounts suspended at the moment!!! =P

Please let me know if you find anything out. I have not gotten any answers other than maybe it's blocked saliva glands. Eat a Lemon Head or something sour and see if it hurts then. I do find that it doesn't bother me when I eat Breakfast early at work but when I eat my first meal late on the weekends it's horrible! Good luck!

Doer, you are absolutely correct. Honestly, I've been coming to the chat room for 2+ yrs now and there is only so much talk you can do for hours strictly on the band. We are always happy to change the subject and answer anyones question when they come in, all they have to do is ask! :thumbup: