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First off, I have already called the Dr. and waiting for the Dr. to get out of surgery to let me know if he wants me to do a barium swallow.

I was banded 5/13 and have not problems until now..

I woke up yesterday feeling like someone was sitting on my chest and I had a horrible sinus headache. Honestly the worst I have felt in my life. I took a shower had some fluids, and decided to go to urgent care...by then my chest seemed much better. I had a sinus infection and Fluid behind my ears. I got an antibiotic and some nasal spray and went on my way.

I had a couple of bites of ricotta/cottage cheese from the inside of lasagna..and maybe 15 minutes later the pain in my chest started again. I was at my SIL's house but but by the time I got home I thought I was dying. A few hours later I was able to get to sleep. I woke up at 4 this morning with the same feeling. Felt better for awhile, had some Water and a Popsicle and felt okay, not great... Had some yogurt a bit later, felt fine while eating it, then maybe 10 minutes later ouch.....

This is when I called the doctor.

The pain is hard to describe...right now it is a dull achey feeling, sometimes it feels like a spasm. I don't think I have been stuck, and I have no fill in my band. Any ideas?

Sydney

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So I just got off the phone with the doctor's office. She asked what I had eaten the day before. Do you think some pureed tuna could have caused the pain, she also mentioned eating too fast, but I am pretty sure I ate slowly. I have an appointment tomorrow with the dr. until then I am on liquids. :rolleyes:

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Glad to hear it is getting worked out, sometimes our bodies have to get used to the band. Keep us updated.

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Thanks, I will keep you posted. I know the band can get tighter from stress/illness both of which I have had, just don't think that is possible with out a fill..

Sydney

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I always have issues when I am congested or have a cold. I think it somehow makes the band a bit tighter or something, but I have to be much more careful what I eat and how fast, how big of bites, so until you have gotten over your illness dont panic. I suspect it is the same for you as for me.

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So just to follow up...I assumed I had no fill in my band...

Dr. explained that there is always a bit in there when placed. Anyway I had about 2cc's in my band, it took out all but .5cc's and I feel like a new person. :biggrin:

Sydney

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I'm glad you are feeling better!:biggrin:

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