Esophageal Pain

[asquill17 72]

So I joined up here on wed. For about a week or so I had been waking up w pain deep down my throat. The pain didn't allow for sleep. I haven't been x-ray'd yet but I have put myself on a full liquid diet. No pain since.

A little background, I was banded in nov. 2010. I reached my goal in Jan 2012. 140 pounds total loss. I recently became lazy and I guess felt invisible and fell off the wagon, binging at night. I'm ashamed and embarrassed and now nervous I caused some serious damage. In august I had an episode. For a few days I felt stuck everytime I ate. I had a short stint of drinking while eating when I was on vacation. I feel terrible. I should know better. My band was a gift and I'm so scared I ruined it...

[Kime-lou 648]

Try liquids for a few days. It is possible it is indigestion, which can lead to problems. If it were me, I would try taking a tums when I get that feeling and see if it helps any, if it does- bingo. If that is what it is contact your doctor, you may need reflux meds. Remember reflux can cause a slip.

Good luck!!

[Mayasgram 351]

If y ou are swollen try Benadryl children liquid adult dose bring down swelling for a few days.

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Wow great job on the WL, congratulations!

If you don't feel better soon, please see your Dr.

Good luck!

[asquill17 72]

Well I'm waiting for my pre auth to be done an then we'll be doin the x-ray. Just waiting on that... I think I might be too tight, but I'm hoping that's all it is and I haven't slipped or stretched my stoma.

Thank you!! I couldnt be happier w the results.. I'm just so embarrassed by my carelessness I am feeling like a bit of a failure. Like I sabotaged myself..

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Everyone is going to screw up sooner or later. Don't be so hard on yourself.

Glad you're being checked out! Keep us updated. T&P heading your way.

[asquill17 72]

Hoping to hear from my doc tomorrow and looking forward to the x-ray. Gotta say my full liquids and yesterday I began soft foods(only because I was desperately hungry) and have made sure not to eat 3 hours before bed... No pain since! I'm hoping I was just being paranoid and overly cautious. Update to follow fingers crossed I didn't eff up!

[Angelizz10 76]

So I joined up here on wed. For about a week or so I had been waking up w pain deep down my throat. The pain didn't allow for sleep. I haven't been x-ray'd yet but I have put myself on a full liquid diet. No pain since.

A little background' date=' I was banded in nov. 2010. I reached my goal in Jan 2012. 140 pounds total loss. I recently became lazy and I guess felt invisible and fell off the wagon, binging at night. I'm ashamed and embarrassed and now nervous I caused some serious damage. In august I had an episode. For a few days I felt stuck everytime I ate. I had a short stint of drinking while eating when I was on vacation. I feel terrible. I should know better. My band was a gift and I'm so scared I ruined it...[/quote']

Get back to a doctor. Don't be embarrassed, forget all that and take charge of your life. Have faith in yourself and take care of yourself. You have accomplished so much.

[asquill17 72]

I'm having a hard time w my ins. Approving the xray... But I mist admit, since refocusing I haven't had another midnight mid-sleep episode of esophageal pain since! I'm hoping it was just a scare an now I know... Stay serious. As long as the band is there, whether I'm at goal or not, I'm always on the lb diet and I should never forget that again. I'll update again once I can get the xray

[JustFluffy 122]

I've been there and it is scary. I ended up having a bariam swallow with the x-ray (Upper GI) and found my esphagous had erroded from my band. They were not able to determine if it was the placement of the band or if it had been too tight for too long. Either way, it had to come out. My esphagous had all but stopped working. I was in pain when I ate and food would come up for no reason, no foamies, just wouldn't go down.

I hope they will be able to determine where your pains are coming from with the X-Ray. Are they considering an Uper GI as well? May be a good idea...I waited several months taking antiacids and cutting back on my acidic content, even going back to liquids, before getting mine checked. Too late, too long. I wish you well and hope it is minor and something that can be repaired or treated quickly.

[marketingdude 79]

I'm having a hard time w my ins. Approving the xray... But I mist admit, since refocusing I haven't had another midnight mid-sleep episode of esophageal pain since! I'm hoping it was just a scare an now I know... Stay serious. As long as the band is there, whether I'm at goal or not, I'm always on the lb diet and I should never forget that again. I'll update again once I can get the xray

Keep us updated !

[bigtruk_us 56]

I think my doc anchored my band with Iron chains.He knows I'm tough on appliances.

[asquill17 72]

I'm still waiting for this barium xray and I'm so anxious!! I read about complications and I think the worst. Erosion, slippage, I'm terrified. Pain update: I still feel a slight ache when taking deep breaths... But it's not so painful that it's waking me up at night. I stopped binging. I'm counting calories again to try and gain, believe it or not. At 125 I feel and look to skinny. I'm hoping to bump up to 130-135 range. Has anyone ever felt that ache when taking very deep breaths?

[WickedCool 4]

Justfluffy,

Can I ask how your esophagus is now?

[asquill17 72]

So I had the barium swallow. Everything went fine all looks good... They said it sounded like the band was too tight so they took .5 out. Can we say immediate relief??? Holy moly! But xould it just be a coincidince? The pain comes and goes... Following up w a gastro to consult about an endoscopy next thurs. Fingers crossed there was no damage done! still very nervous...