Sore Throat or Cold effect on the band

twiley · December 20, 2008

Hi Everyone, I have had a sore throat and post nasal drip for a couple of days now. It seems to be effecting the band. I am now 3 months post but am having to go back to liquids and softs due to all the phlegm and stuff?? Has anyone else ever had this happen??

Thanks

twiley

MMDLynn · January 3, 2009

Hi Twiley,

Yes I had a really bad sinus infection that caused major problems with eating both day and night. I was banded in Sept 08 and I caught a cold the a few days after my second fill first week of Dec 08 that turned into a really severe sinus infection. I would take a bite of any food item and immediately throw up. I had a lot of post nasal drip whenever I would lay down and would wake up nauseated - as my pouch was filled with mucus. My surgeon suggested that I come in for an complete unfill if my symptoms didn't improve. He also suggested that I drink a citrus fruit juice-grapefruit or orange in the morning to help clear out my pouch -then I could drink tea or coffee.

It was also better when I could eat and keep it down if I ate hot mushies like chilli or Soup or mashed potatoes. However any pork, chicken or veggies would immediately come back up after 2 bites.

I've only started to feel better/clear sinuses a few days ago so I'm still strugglig with when & what to eat. I've had no problem with liquids just food items. I havent' had the unfill yet as I'm hoping things will improve moving forward. However if I continue on this path for another 10 days I will have to go back to have a partial unfill.

Edited January 3, 2009 by MMDLynn

Roheryn · January 10, 2009

OMG This is me!!! I have had bad sinus infection/cold and my good restriction went beyond that and I am having more difficulty eating foods that were ok the week before, everything is getting stuck even though I am eating slow and I had my first PB! I will try having that drink before eating!

alicez · January 14, 2009

I would get to your doctor and tell them what you are having done. Do gargling with hot (not too much hot) Water , helps you a lot...

kgloverii · January 14, 2009

Hot liquids always help clear me out... I start my day with hot coffee or tea. Opens me right up. If I am battling sinus issues throughout the day, I do sinus rinses throughout the day, and also drink hot liquids and eat hot Soups. It definitely helps.