Too Tight, Not Tight enough, Slip, Dilation..???

AngieM · June 7, 2007

This is something I have always struggled with it seems. I have been refluxing at night and last night it was really bad. It seems I sucked some into my lungs and now I have tightness in my chest. Is this a symptom of a problem like dialation or what? I don't know if I am too tight or not tight enough. Sometimes I can get full on 2 chicken nuggets other times I can eat a whole 6 piece! Don't know what to do for sure. There are days I just can not get full and I want a fill really bad but others I feel like I am tight even with liquids. Does anyone else have this problem? Does this sound like a slip or dialaition or somthing like that?

NaturalBeauty · June 7, 2007

Angie, it sounds like acid reflux & you may be in need of a prescription drug for this problem or you can be to tight. It's best that you call your doctor & get in to see him/her, all of the problems that you named could be a possibility so you don't want to take a chance.

If you suffer with allergies than the drainage could be causing you problems at night as well. I suffer with them badly & during the summer months I must take something to keep my band free of mucus. It can be scary but now that I know I just make sure I have allergy meds to take.

gfrantastic · June 8, 2007

What Do You Mean You Do Not Qualify For Lap Band

Carlene · June 8, 2007

This is something I have always struggled with it seems. I have been refluxing at night and last night it was really bad. It seems I sucked some into my lungs and now I have tightness in my chest. Is this a symptom of a problem like dialation or what? I don't know if I am too tight or not tight enough. Sometimes I can get full on 2 chicken nuggets other times I can eat a whole 6 piece! Don't know what to do for sure. There are days I just can not get full and I want a fill really bad but others I feel like I am tight even with liquids. Does anyone else have this problem? Does this sound like a slip or dialaition or somthing like that?

Angie....I have experienced exactly what you are going thru. The tightness in your chest could be early signs of aspiration pneumonia. You want to avoid that like the plague. Other symptoms are chills (with or without fever) and body aches (feels like you have the flu).

If you have reflux and did not have it before the band, you are too tight. Do not eat after 7 PM and take some OTC antacid, such as Prilosec. But you really need a slight unfill.

I am recovering from an esophageal dilation, which meant being unfilled for almost 3 weeks and eating only liquids and mushies. I gained 7 pounds during those 3 weeks, then about 10 more sneaking up on the "sweet spot", so beware of getting yourself too tight. It can backfire and actually end up causing you to gain.

If the reflux continues, get thee to thy doctor. If you develop pneumonia, they unfill you and slap your happy butt in the hospital for 3 or 4 days.

luvin · June 28, 2007

I have had a problem with it being too tight or too lose etc,,I was banded in 2004 and have kept the weight off that I lost but havent lost what I should,,my whole mindset is blown,if u can find a local support group thats kewl,,,good luck with everything,Im sure your doc will figure the right was to deal with this :eek:

andielmt · June 28, 2007

what kind of symptoms do you have if the band is to tight? do you get full to quick, do you upchuck food more often, do you have a lot of pain?

how long should you wait until you call the doctor?

mattintosh · June 28, 2007

Absolutely!! You are too tight and you are eating too late at night. Yes try the OTC for reflux and yes the aspiration of food while s;eeping is a big no no. Been there done that. Go back to basics. Try liquids and drink plenty of waterm clear your pouch long before going to bed. Stop eating after fifteen minutes!! Take care of yourself and remember to eat slowly.