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Lately i have been feeling quite strange. It hasn't been bad enough to go to the doctor but it has now been going on for about a week and i am a little frightened. I have been getting a strange feeling in my chest, almost like my heart is missing a beat and a few aches and pains and the need to cough. It only last a little while and is most noticeable straight after eating or drinking. I am noticing some slight stomach pain. It feels better if i am standing or walking and burping seems to help. I was worried it was my heart but i feel best when i am moving and had no problems when at the gym. Could this be a slipped band, reflux or something else? I will try an appointment with my GP but he isn't there today. I also wonder if it could be menopause as i have been experiencing some symptoms for a while and haven't had a period for 2 months. I have had my band for 15 months. I have done 2 days of mainly liquids with slight improvement. So any ideas? Has anyone else had strange symptoms?

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First and most importantly, go see your doctor now. He/She should run blood work, ECG and a chest X-ray. First they need to rule out cardiac issues. Secondly, it does sound much like a slipped band. We are all different and the best source for information regarding you is your doctor. Coughing may also indicate that it is too tight. Sounds like you are on the border. Whatever you do don't try to "fix" it by just changing your diet. See your doctor. Even an emergency room, express care if you have one, visit can take care of this. Cardiac issues are nothing to be ignored. Hope all goes well.

Lately i have been feeling quite strange. It hasn't been bad enough to go to the doctor but it has now been going on for about a week and i am a little frightened. I have been getting a strange feeling in my chest, almost like my heart is missing a beat and a few aches and pains and the need to cough. It only last a little while and is most noticeable straight after eating or drinking. I am noticing some slight stomach pain. It feels better if i am standing or walking and burping seems to help. I was worried it was my heart but i feel best when i am moving and had no problems when at the gym. Could this be a slipped band, reflux or something else? I will try an appointment with my GP but he isn't there today. I also wonder if it could be menopause as i have been experiencing some symptoms for a while and haven't had a period for 2 months. I have had my band for 15 months. I have done 2 days of mainly liquids with slight improvement. So any ideas? Has anyone else had strange symptoms?

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Go to see tour Dr. A.S.A.P....

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Looks like my band is in the clear. Went to the doctor and i am having ectopic heart beats, possibly due to menopause or could even be stress related. Waiting on test results. Thanks or your concern. I am so glad it is not my band. Hoping it will be an easy fix and not something more worrying.

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Glad to hear that you saw your doctor. Good luck on test results. Karen

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Hope it works out for you !

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