Odd Feeling

[Karleigh]

It's probably mentioned somewhere else, but since it's difficult to describe, I'm having trouble finding it.

I had my operation about a week ago, and since then I've been getting this weird sensation around where my band is. It's an uncomfortable feeling I get throughout the day, but it usually goes away when I lie down or when I drink something. It doesn't hurt, but it's pretty annoying. I feels like a contraction, or like I'm swallowing, but below my esophagus (like where my band is). Or kind of like there's a big air bubble stuck below the band and it's pushing on it.

What is this?

Is it the "tightness" you all speak of so frequently? I'm not having trouble with drainage, I don't think, because I'm still on liquids, and I can drink at a relatively normal speed and don't get uncomfortable. Is this just my stomach adjusting? Is this my body's new way of telling me I'm hungry? And most importantly...

Will it go away?

Any insight would help me out.

Thanks,

<3K

[nothereanymore]

Karleigh,

Its most likely gas, it comes and goes from different areas for most, you’ll see that we generally feel it in the shoulder area – but not all. Make sure you are taking Gas X and walking and drinking lots of water.

If it continues or progressively gets worse give your doctor a quick call to discuss. The forum is great but nothing beats going right to your doc if you think you have a problem.

Best,

Lisa