A friend asked me to post this. Please advise if you can.

[hely88 883]

Has anybody had this problem. Stomach cramping and decreased appetite. It takes a few but can feel food going through band have severe cramping. Saw internist he gave me Prelasec and med to stop spasms after 1 dose not extremely effective but can take another in 6hrs.

[Baba Wawa 543]

Sounds like it could be a motility issue. Try some tea with 10-15 drops of essential peppermint oil. It's a natural antispasmodic.

[hely88 883]

Sounds like it could be a motility issue. Try some tea with 10-15 drops of essential peppermint oil. It's a natural antispasmodic.

Sorry can you please explain what that is?

[line-dancer 810]

I have a cold but went to doctor for a pain in the middle of my chest that went to my back as well as pain/pressure in my throat. this second visit for this the doctor gave me maylox with litacane in it and within 5 mintues pain all gone. He said acid reflex but due to the cold the esophagus is swollen and now irritated that is cause the reflex who knew...I have some for home and new meds for the cold and I still fill ok...I am not going to eat anything soild tonight just to be careful but maybe this is happening to you.

[hely88 883]

Any ideas about stomach?

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I wouldn't be messing with it, I'd be calling your surgeon and getting in for a check up immediately. An internist can't help you if it's band related, only a bariatric surgeon can.

And do you mean Prilosec? If so, Prilosec won't help spasms. It's for ulcers, GERDS, reflux, etc. It's essentially to control stomach acid and related issues. Have a look: http://www.rxlist.com/prilosec-drug.htm

I'd be getting into your surgeon ASAP.

[hely88 883]

Hey Mis, she went to doctor and that is what he prescribed. She is waiting on her insurance to go to a specialist. Mean while she feels its band related and just wanted to know if anyone else experienced anything like that. You know I would not use a post in place of a doctor. Also remember this is not my post. she was banded in Mexico and does not have a local band doctor.

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Hey Mis, she went to doctor and that is what he prescribed. She is waiting on her insurance to go to a specialist. Mean while she feels its band related and just wanted to know if anyone else experienced anything like that. You know I would not use a post in place of a doctor. Also remember this is not my post. she was banded in Mexico and does not have a local band doctor.

Ohhhh, all the more reason your friends needs to find a band doctor and get in ASAP. She could be serious trouble I'm afraid.

Btw, the specialist she must see immediately is a bariatric surgeon not another internist. Every day she goes without seeing one the greater the risk of major damage and complications with her band.