Hurts when I eat/drink!!

Sherry L. · May 9, 2008

I had my lapband surgery on 02/22. Had my first fill (3cc) one month later. Never really felt any restriction unless I ate fast. Yesterday was my second month visit and he put in 1.5 more ccs. About an hour later I ate some creamed potatoes and drank tea with no problem. Then...I woke up this morning, took a sip of milk and it STUCK in my chest. All day I have sipped on liquids, they go down but it takes forever and for the longest I have a knot in my stomach that feels like a fist. Is this normal?? Anyone have this happen?? Help!!

GenaO · May 10, 2008

I'm going through the same thing. i had my 2nd fill almost 2 weeks ago and have been extremely tight. The Dr told me if I had the symptoms that you are having to call right way. Sounds like you are too tight and need some Fluid taken out. My situation isn't as bad as yours, I can get liquids down but solid food has been a challenge. I haven't call the Dr. because when I went for my fill they told me that they were so backed up with patients that I would have to wait 12 weeks for another fill instead of the normal 6 weeks, so I rather not have them take any out and then be stuck for 12 weeks being hungry, but in your case I would definatly call you Dr and let him know whats going on.

Kat225 · May 10, 2008

I would call your doc just to be safe but you might want to give it a few days. It sounds like your swollen and it may just need to heal some. Many people seem to be tight right after their fill but then losen up and wonder where the restriction went. It wasn't restriction it was swelling....

But always call your doc if something doesn't feel right to be sure...

charmed42321 · May 10, 2008

I had my lapband surgery on 02/22. Had my first fill (3cc) one month later. Never really felt any restriction unless I ate fast. Yesterday was my second month visit and he put in 1.5 more ccs. About an hour later I ate some creamed potatoes and drank tea with no problem. Then...I woke up this morning, took a sip of milk and it STUCK in my chest. All day I have sipped on liquids, they go down but it takes forever and for the longest I have a knot in my stomach that feels like a fist. Is this normal?? Anyone have this happen?? Help!!

In the morning, it is best to drink something warm first. The band will give more...