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I am ones month post op and also had the hiatal hernia repair and stil feel constan pressure in my chest. I also have tightness in my throat. I called the dr's office last week and the PA told me that the more weight I lose will give the lapband more room and I should feel less or no pressure at all soon. She also told me to call this week if the feeling remains the same. But, I have lost 27 pounds and still feel the same. I have my first fill Thurs so I will discuss it then but just wondering if anyone has any opinions or similar experiences?

Thanks!!

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I am only a just shy of a week out from my surgery but I am having alot of trouble with my diphram seizing... really painful. The chest tightness is something I am still having trouble with and am hoping it goes away soon. I think the gas is finally going away little by little ... so that helps. But these spasms are really the worst. I dont know if its the same thing your talking about? But I hope you feel better soon :)

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Same here,1week post op and chest feels much better today. Im constantly using the spirometer they sent home and it helped alot. The last week it was really tight and painful when I took deep breaths

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Eeew sounds painful. I guess I'll just have to prepare myself for stuff like this! I hope you guys feel better soon. It will all be worth it.

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I'm 1 week post op and feeling the same. My chest feels tight when I breathe too. Unfortionatly for me I am still having shoulder gas pain, which is driving me more crazy than anything else. I hope it all eases soon because it is uncomfy & hard to ignore. We'll get there guys, let's all try to stay positive through this process and remember the goal in mind :) hope we all have a better day

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Thanks for sharing this info as I'm planning to get my surgery within 2 months as I get the money for it.

Lord willing.....the Lord will guide me, keep me safe and allow the funds necessary to get this surgery.

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marketing dude: just FYI I was a self pay person too and I went to mexico Dr. Ortiz . it was great just 5,000.00 included my hotel, and transportation to and from the airport. he teaches in the USA also and was even on oprah... just letting you know if it helps. i was just banded on the 25th and it was 2 years in the making , but it finally happened so I am hopeing the best for you ...keep us up to date :)

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marketing dude: just FYI I was a self pay person too and I went to Mexico Dr. Ortiz . it was great just 5,000.00 included my hotel, and transportation to and from the airport. he teaches in the USA also and was even on oprah... just letting you know if it helps. i was just banded on the 25th and it was 2 years in the making , but it finally happened so I am hopeing the best for you ...keep us up to date :)

Thanks for sharing.....willl look into it. By the way....how could you lose 70lbs in a week....haha ?

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