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Help...band Feels Wierd/hurts...stuck?



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Got another full about 2 weeks ago and have apps tomorrow and was gonna ask for unfill of this last fill chase I've been uncomfortable. Heartburn each night almost. Today after I had chicken for lunch around 1pm, and it felt uncomfortable, like I had too much. I probably did. Then a while later I had coffee and now about 2 hrs ago (like 5ish), I noticed the band was feeling really Wierd. Like super tight. And almost like hurting all the way thru to my back. (almost like a much lesser version of gallbladder attack pain if u have ever felt that) I can drink Water fine. When I swallow, feels like something in my throat (not when drinking, just swallowing)

Help....do I have something stuck? Have u felt this? Should I call dr or wait til appt tomorrow? Ugh I dunno what to do. I even feel a little dizzy...though that might be cause I got up early and I'm super tired and just did zumba (barely made it cause I felt so crappy)

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I personally think you'll be ok until your appointment tomorrow, however I'm not a doctor, and if you are really uncomfortable and don't feel you can make it through the night then perhaps consider the ER.

Otherwise, I think you're very wise for going in for an unfill. Night heartburn is a major red flag for a band too tight. That is not something you want to mess with, so I applaud you for getting right on it and going back for an unfill so soon. I see way too many wait months and end up with complications because of it.

Best wishes, I'm sure you'll feel much better tomorrow after your appointment.

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Hope it all works out! Let us know! :)

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Yeah I agree I think you will be ok till tomm. Take some rolaids or antacids then call it a nite. You may be to tight. Good luck and take care!

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Thanks guys...I had a little Soup because my stomach was making hunger noises and that helped a bit. After I took my blood pressure pill, again horrible heartburn but some

Pepto and tums helped and now I'm finally going to sleep :( sigh...can't wait til I get a little unfilled tomorrow. I'll let you guys know what they say.

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I have had a few occasions where I get a really weird dull/achy pain that seems centered right around my middle. It happens every couple months and only lasts for a little bit, but it is disconcerting.

I'm not sure if I should worry about gallbladder issues. After the last one, if it happens again I will schedule a Dr appointment.

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I have had a few occasions where I get a really weird dull/achy pain that seems centered right around my middle. It happens every couple months and only lasts for a little bit, but it is disconcerting.

I'm not sure if I should worry about gallbladder issues. After the last one, if it happens again I will schedule a Dr appointment.

yea i'd go get it checked because you do NOT want a gallbladder pain attack... its the worst pain i have EVER felt in my life... literally the worst ever... :(

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update:

so i went yesterday and they took out 0.5cc and i'm on liquids for 2 days so the swelling can go down. i can go back in 2 weeks if i want 0.2cc fill to where i was before this last fill i had. i might just stay where i am though. we'll see.

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