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Was wondering from the experts what esophageal spasms feel like. For about a week I've been having chest pains right in the center especially when I am in bed lying down. I don't have reflux and never have. Is it something you need to see your surgeon for? Sorry to sound so dumb, I still have not had any fluoro one year post or anything else to check the band's condition etc..

Also I've read many people have them right after surgery is it common to have them a year post? Thanks Nancy.:crying:

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Spasms sometimes feel like something is caught in your throat or your food moves slowy down your throat Sometimes I was not aware that I was even having them but the radiologist confirmed that I was as I drank the barium. I had problems swallowing on many occasions and I was sent to the radiologist who confirmed that I had spasms. Unfortunately, after three hospitilaztions,two endoscopies and a manometry test to measure swallowing, I lost the band after 4.5 months. I hope that things work out well for you. I think that it is important to talk to your doctor.

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Thanks for your response Privatedancer7,

I think I may get more info from my primary at this point. I don't think that is my issue as I had all my fill removed last Friday and the pain comes and goes. I'm still planning on having mine removed due to the fact it has never worked for me (not a set up for an attack please) and as far as I know have no other physical issues but have never had it checked either under scope etc...so who really knows. My surgeon wants to wait a few months to remove it which is fine, I still have some restriction but from what I've heard it's more difficult to take out than it was to put in. Anyway I've read some of your posts and sorry you had so many complications and have read many more of others recently and some are pretty darn scary! Anyway good health and take care, Nancy.

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