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guitarman    0

guitarman
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Hey guys,

Long time no talk. Sorry about that. I haven't been very successful with the lapband but it is definitely my fault. It has been a very rough couple of years. Needless to say I am hoping that I can get back in the saddle soon and focus more. Anyway, Have any of you experienced a lump in your throat since being banded? I can't feel it with my hands. It is more on the inside of my throat. It feels like something is stuck and I can't get it down. Very irritating. Sometimes more so than at other times. I went to the ENT DR and he said it was acid reflux. He gave me the purple pill but I haven't noticed any improvement.

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Big As Life    0

Big As Life
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Never heard of this...I have not had any problems with my throat...I can't understand why acid reflux would cause a lump......

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Hey guys,

Long time no talk. Sorry about that. I haven't been very successful with the lapband but it is definitely my fault. It has been a very rough couple of years. Needless to say I am hoping that I can get back in the saddle soon and focus more. Anyway, Have any of you experienced a lump in your throat since being banded? I can't feel it with my hands. It is more on the inside of my throat. It feels like something is stuck and I can't get it down. Very irritating. Sometimes more so than at other times. I went to the ENT DR and he said it was acid reflux. He gave me the purple pill but I haven't noticed any improvement.

Hey guitarman...by the way, luv your name!

How long ago did you see the ENT? My suggestion to you is to see your PCP so that you can be evaluated for esophageal abnormalities, goiters, etc... Sounds like you need an esophagram which is an xray procedure. But to answer your question, I am only 10 days out, but I have not experienced this. But you should really follow up on it and push for an esophagram. If that comes back negative, you should have either a thyroid ultrasound or a Cat Scan of you neck. (Just my opinion)

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guitarman    0

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Hey guitarman...by the way, luv your name!

How long ago did you see the ENT? My suggestion to you is to see your PCP so that you can be evaluated for esophageal abnormalities, goiters, etc... Sounds like you need an esophagram which is an xray procedure. But to answer your question, I am only 10 days out, but I have not experienced this. But you should really follow up on it and push for an esophagram. If that comes back negative, you should have either a thyroid ultrasound or a Cat Scan of you neck. (Just my opinion)

Thanks..............Yes you are right. I will call him today. I have been very nervous about seeing him as I have not been very successful with the band. 60 pounds in 2 years and then hit a wall. Anyway I will take your advice and schedule something with him for early next week.

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Ariel    1

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i have acid reflux and i used to get that lump feeling when it was not under control. How long ago did you see the ent? Don't worry about going to see your doctor she/he will just be happy that you lost 60 lbs and are ready to work the band. Welcome back!!

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guitarman    0

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i have acid reflux and i used to get that lump feeling when it was not under control. How long ago did you see the ent? Don't worry about going to see your doctor she/he will just be happy that you lost 60 lbs and are ready to work the band. Welcome back!!

Thanks Ariel, I went about 3 weeks ago. Just called and set the appointment for next tuesday at 2:30pm. Time to face the music.

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