hypband 1 Posted June 8, 2014 i am 10 post band surgery. everything was going great, including the esophagram. now that i stopped taking the pain medication, my esophagus tightens in a spasm and i find this random pain quite annoying. it can happen any time of day or circumstance. any one else experiencing this or have advice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrydumont46 1,954 Posted June 8, 2014 I don't experience spasms on a regular basis. in fact I can only remember one. it was a doozy about 4 mos after surgery. after all day of pain I finally drank hot tea with honey. I didn't drink per say just took little sips and I mean little. the spasm resolved when I took this approach. this is one problem I would bring up with your doctor. it maybe something entirely different than a spasm. and there might be something like medication to help. call your doctor. 1 hypband reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hypband 1 Posted June 8, 2014 thanks. i'll check with them on monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandarella 223 Posted June 8, 2014 A "one-time" esophageal spasm can be overlooked. If it happens again, consult with your surgeon. Esophageal spasms are a sign of potential complications and should not be ignored. Best of luck to you on your WL journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
