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Hello!

I was banded a week ago today and for the past 3 days I've noticed anytime I drink anything I get a heartburn feeling in my chest. It seems to last all day since I'm constantly sipping Protein shakes or Water. I don't wake up with the pain/pressure but it starts once I start drinking my Water. I thought maybe I was taking too big of sips so I tried to take baby sips this morning, didn't really seem to make a big difference. Pain wasn't as sharp but still came. Do you think my band is too tight? I really don't want a unfill because i've not been feeling hungry which is a great feeling. I have a follow up appointment on Monday, should I just wait until then and see if anything changes? Any advise?

Thanks!

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Did they put anything into your band during the operation? If not then you currently should be mostly empty post-op. . . or atleast that's how it worked for me. I also had sharp pains around my port area and incision areas when drinking but that faded after a couple weeks. I just kept dosed up on my pain meds and it was tolerable, did you get pain meds? Try utilizing them and all should be well :(

I also had some gassy issues post ops but nothing a tums didn't cure.

Grats to your decision to be banded and I wish you the best with it!

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Did they put anything into your band during the operation? If not then you currently should be mostly empty post-op. . . or atleast that's how it worked for me. I also had sharp pains around my port area and incision areas when drinking but that faded after a couple weeks. I just kept dosed up on my pain meds and it was tolerable, did you get pain meds? Try utilizing them and all should be well :(

I also had some gassy issues post ops but nothing a tums didn't cure.

Grats to your decision to be banded and I wish you the best with it!

The doctor said they do add a little saline during surgery but not too much because most people swell so I know I have a little. I was fine the first few days and was much more swollen then I am now. The pain just started 3 days ago when I drink. My port doesn't bother me it is more in my chest between my breasts and feels like heartburn. When I drink liquid the pain becomes stronger. I wasn't sure if it could still be gas trapped. I do have pain meds and liquid tylenol so maybe I will try it and see if it makes a difference.

Thanks for your advise!

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Try drinking warm tea in the a.m.

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You probably have some delayed swelling from surgery. Try to stay hydraded. As long as you are keeping the fluids down, you are probably ok until your appointment. Feel better soon.

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