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10-31-2007, 01:01 AM
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Could something actually be stuck for 2 days? I would think it would have been broken down by now. I've had this horrible "golf ball" feeling since sunday night, and I can't even remember what the hell I ate! I just feel this terrible pressure in my chest, hurts when I take a deep breath. I've only been banded for 4 weeks, is this what STUCK feels like? I haven't PB'd, or slimed or vomited, doesn't feel like anything is trying to come up, but this ache under my sternum is making me nuts!! I think I'm going to put myself back on liquids for a couple of days and see if I can get rid of this pressure.
Did I really sign up for this kind of discomfort?!!???!!! What was I thinking??? 
Jill
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10-31-2007, 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyedKitty  Could something actually be stuck for 2 days? I would think it would have been broken down by now. I've had this horrible "golf ball" feeling since sunday night, and I can't even remember what the hell I ate! I just feel this terrible pressure in my chest, hurts when I take a deep breath. I've only been banded for 4 weeks, is this what STUCK feels like? I haven't PB'd, or slimed or vomited, doesn't feel like anything is trying to come up, but this ache under my sternum is making me nuts!! I think I'm going to put myself back on liquids for a couple of days and see if I can get rid of this pressure.
Did I really sign up for this kind of discomfort?!!???!!! What was I thinking???
Jill | First off have you called your doc ?Second after only 4 weeks are you suppose to be eating anything ? If you have not called your doc I would.
NOW It MIGHT Be gas ? But Might not . I would call your doc ASAP .
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10-31-2007, 01:44 AM
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I've sent an email to my doc's office, he's usually very good about getting back to me quickly so hopefully I'll have a reply from him by morning.
I've only been eating mushy stuff, so I don't know what's up but this is frustrating because I have been feeling so great ever since surgery.
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Originally Posted by BlueEyedKitty I've sent an email to my doc's office, he's usually very good about getting back to me quickly so hopefully I'll have a reply from him by morning.
I've only been eating mushy stuff, so I don't know what's up but this is frustrating because I have been feeling so great ever since surgery. | you dont remember what it was you ate that got you feeling stuck to begin with ? Maybe it was something that you cant tolerate ? I for instance can not tolerate eggs . They get stuck every time .
Do you have any Gas X ? Maybe try some Gas X ??? Just a thought , I hope your doc replys by morning , if not Call him
Mindy
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10-31-2007, 12:11 PM
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Could it be reflux issues?
I have to take Prilosec everyday or I get that type of feeling but it's more in my throat. It's been going on since before I was banded. I was surprised to be diagnosed with GERD during my pre-op testing.<O:p</O:p<!-- google_ad_section_end --><!-- / message --><!-- sig -->
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You might have eaten something that the band didn't like and then your stomach and esophogus might have became irritated and swelled up. I am not sure if things can just sit there for 2 days with out being digested, a more likely explaination is irritation.
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10-31-2007, 02:22 PM
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Any news from the doc Jill ?
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10-31-2007, 02:55 PM
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I remember having that feeling early on too. It took me about 3 months to figure out how LITTLE we really need to eat at a time. Once I started measuring food and really eating only 1/2 cup at a time, I had no more discomfort (it took a couple of days for the irritation to subside).
This might not be your issue at all, but I thought I'd share in case it is. It's uncanny how little food it takes to be satisfied and you'll feel so much better when you stay under the discomfort level.
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Originally Posted by mbanja You might have eaten something that the band didn't like and then your stomach and esophogus might have became irritated and swelled up. I am not sure if things can just sit there for 2 days with out being digested, a more likely explaination is irritation. |
Definately sounds like an inflammatory issue - to me. Just do liquids for the next day or so; see if that helps. And ice pops! Sugar Free, of course.
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Thanks for the input everyone! I heard from my doc and he agreed with my going on liquids for a couple of days, said it may just be swelling. I started liquids last night and I feel 100% better today. YAY!!!!!
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Glad that you are feeling better, you must feel so relieved!!
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Great news!
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I was going to say that it sounds like the typical discomfort you feel right after surgery. I attribute that golfball to swelling. That particular discomfort subsides pretty much after the first 3 weeks, but you may have really irritated your gut and it swelled again. This is not time to put your system through the wringer. Treat it like a brand new baby learning how to eat from scratch.
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Originally Posted by BlueEyedKitty Could something actually be stuck for 2 days? I would think it would have been broken down by now. I've had this horrible "golf ball" feeling since sunday night, and I can't even remember what the hell I ate! I just feel this terrible pressure in my chest, hurts when I take a deep breath. I've only been banded for 4 weeks, is this what STUCK feels like? I haven't PB'd, or slimed or vomited, doesn't feel like anything is trying to come up, but this ache under my sternum is making me nuts!! I think I'm going to put myself back on liquids for a couple of days and see if I can get rid of this pressure.
Did I really sign up for this kind of discomfort?!!???!!! What was I thinking???
Jill | Jill, this is happening to me now!! I ate lunch yesterday around 2:30 and although it stuck a LITTLE, I feel SORE when I breathe in, and have that "in my throat" feeling. I tossed and turned all night. Did it finally go away? I'm afraid the band is slipped or something :(
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