When I eat I feel like I have a big air bubble in my chest it hurts so bad it shoots up to my ears and jaw then it goes away a little and then comes back real strong again does this for bout an hour or longer and it doesn’t matter wat I eat
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Rapid onset of persistent vomiting with a lap band is concerning for obstruction or near obstruction from a band slippage, especially if the band is empty. in 2002, bands were smaller and narrower than current models, and more prone to complications of slippage and erosion, even if...
Food intolerance is not uncommon with lap band; the band can be loosened if needed. also modification of your diet can help with these symptoms. certainly conversion to an alternate procedure is also an option. mini gastric bypass is not necessarily the best option, but roux en y gastric bypass,...
Your symptoms are very common,
The only treatment is to remove the causing factor, meaning that the Lap-Band & port needs to be removed.
You can decide to get a Sleeve at the same time. This will remove the underlying cause and help you maintain your weight, or even lose additional...
