Banded 9/14

dab · September 23, 2007

Hello to all; I was banded on 9/14. My first appointment wtih the place that did it was about 8/14 and they didn't weigh me before surgery. My weight loss from my initial visit through 9/21 was 48 pounds. I have a long way to go, but am excited about thos results. My question is this. I am doing really fine since the surgery. I was tired and had a difficult first three days, but then I a came out of it good and am probably 90% at this time. The only thing that is giving me any problem is I can feel what I describe almost as a "lump in the back of my throat'. It is similar to symptoms I would have with GERD, but during my follow up on Friday - the staff said that what I was feeling was most likely the healing process of the stomach scarring around the band. Did anyone else have this feeling? And if so, how long does it stay? It bugs me most during the night when in a prone position. Thanks much dab

Mary-2b150 · September 27, 2007

Congrats on your weight loss - that is awesome!!! I'm not sure what the lump in the throat is, but I've seen other people mention it and it seems to go away after a while. Definitely let your doctor know if it doesn't go away! And let us know if you find out what it is :rose:

dab · September 27, 2007

Today is day 13. They wanted me to stay on liquids for two weeks because the band was snug when they placed it. The lump in my throat feeling pretty much went away a couple days ago.

I have been graduating up to Cream of Wheat (runny) yesterday and oatmeal (runny) this morning. Things seem to be going pretty good with that - but I am taking it slow. Will start scrambled eggs and some fish this weekend.

Thanks for the response.

dab