Feeling Terrible

[tntmom 1]

I got banded March 10, the first week was like a lot of other people's stories. After the first week I started feeling pretty good then on Monday I had a little too much to eat for dinner and ever since...I've been feeling terrible for the last three days. I have a lump in my throat, it's hard to even get liquids down today and I'm feeling nauseated and tired. I don't even want to be at work which is really unusual for me.

I don't think I'm stuck because I've been able to eat small amounts of food but that lump and nausea won't go away. I think I have 3 cc's in my band that they put in for surgery..I haven't even had a fill yet.

Do you guys have any suggestions? I wanna cry ;(

[vickyd 24]

First of all, this isn't Bandster Hell...that is the time before you have restriction where your band does not stop you from eating too much so if you follow your food plan you are always hungry.

Now, to answer your question...it sounds to me like by eating a bit too much so early in the process you may have some irritation and swelling going on. My suggestion would be to go back on liquids for a day or two and see if that helps.

[tntmom 1]

Vicky you were right it was swelling and irritation. After I posted I got progressively worse. i was super-nauseated and finally called the doctor. Luckily they were able to see me right away and took out 2.5 ccs out of my band. I felt better but still nauseated and dry heaving so my doctor gave me a steroid shot to help reduce the swelling. Finally, I felt a little better and since I've been home I feel back to normal. What an ordeal! I guess the lesson I learned is that pot pie is no longer a good food choice for me! She said the crust from the pie was probably stuck and wasn't going anywhere. Now I'm back to Clear Liquids for a couple days then full liquids for a week.

Thank you for your response, it helped me tremendously