pre-surgery trouble swallowing...anyone??

June 18, 2005

I was wondering if anyone has difficulty swallowing things like bread and rice....I have that now and haven't gotten the surgery done, what would it be like after?? I am wondering if I have strictures or something. Just about two weeks ago, I made rice and it felt like it was stuck in my chest and I was going to die, I could actually feel it in there. I had to go force myself to puke to feel better. While this was happening, I had an anxiety attack thinking I was going to die and began to sweat and shake and basically panic. Is this really something I should be considering? My dad has strictures and has to have they ballooned every couple of months and he thinks that isn't even working anymore. Do you think I would be better off looking at the DS surgery where you don't have to chew and chew and chew and then swallow the pureed? I'm still in the very beginning stages of this whole thing, I have my first appointment with the nurse on tuesday.

Alice

5' 2"

230

I'llsucceed · June 18, 2005

I think you should consult not only with your regular doctor but also with several surgeons & let them give you sound medical advice. I wish you good health:0)

the best me · June 18, 2005

Wow Alice! I agree with Christina about getting sound medical advice about thhis. Induced vomiting is an absolute NO-NO when banded. I would get the stricture thing figured out before moving forward on ANY weight loss surgery. I wish you the best! Please let us know how your appointment goes on Tuesday!

leatha_g · June 18, 2005

Sounds like you may need an EGD BEFORE being banded to see what is going on in your esophagus. Sometimes, people have motility problems and are not good candidates for the band. I would certainly request this before I was banded. Once banded, this is exactly how the band works. You esophagus is narrowed to the point very little food can go through at a time. If you already have this phenomena and you narrow it even more, will you be pleased or will you be in distress due to the stoppage of food high in your throat?? Something to consider...