Need help with the situation. I had the lap band 8 years ago. I feel as if something is always stuck in my throat (Photo)

Question

I had the Lapband done 8 year and they took out some liquid from it because my stomach was getting a little bit bigger inside and I am not happy I gain some weight so I spoke to the surgeon about it and they tighten it again but since it been I feel so sick in which I can't drink water without throwing up and I can eat food at all so I am always weak and I am having chest pain all the time and I feel as if something is always stuck in my throat what would this mean please advices me thank you so much.

Hugh L. Houston, MD · Answer

Laura,
It sounds like your band is too tight.  It's either because the band was adjusted too tight or your band has slipped.  To me, it's a slippage til proven otherwise.  You need to get back in with your surgeon for evaluation.  
Good Luck!
Dr H

Terry Simpson, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

When your pouch, above your band, stretches to the point where we have to take fluid out of the band - it means that you are eating too fast. Eating too fast causes the stomach to stretch above the band, then people get reflux, night cough, or things get stuck a lot. The answer to that is to take the fluid out, spend a week or two on liquids, and then return the fluid. In the meantime you need to learn to eat more slowly. Until then -- see your surgon.

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