Constant Lump in throat

ericachristine
on 2/14/24 6:39 pm
RNY on 12/04/23

Help!

I am new here and I got RNY two months ago. I have had a lump in my throat for weeks whether I am eating or not. I am struggling with getting fluids and protein in as my chest hurts so badly. I have so much mucus in my throat, it makes it uncomfortable to do anything. I had an EGD last week and the Dr dilated me some but that didn't help. It's not acid reflux, as it is all day and antacids don't help. I am really struggling right now. Help!!

Sheila_H
on 2/15/24 7:48 am - Central Coast, CA
RNY on 06/26/17

Your best bet is to go back to the Dr.
The foamies (the mucus you talk about) is "normal" when you eat fast or too much especially at the beginning. But if this is constant whether you eat or not is not normal. The possibility of constriction in the first couple of months is high and you need to make sure the drs check you. Don't be shy and advocate for yourself.
Good luck.

SW:261 6/26/17 GW:150 10/6/18

CW: High 140s

PGW: 140-142

Grim_Traveller
on 2/15/24 8:16 am
RNY on 08/21/12

Exactly what Sheila said. Strictures can happen early on. Doctors try to be conservative when they dilate the opening -- you don't want them going too far. Having to dilate the opening two or three times can happen.

Don't suffer. Get it checked out.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

ericachristine
on 2/15/24 10:04 am
RNY on 12/04/23

I'm going in on Monday and getting a stent put in. ??

catwoman7
on 2/15/24 8:20 am
RNY on 06/03/15

I had a stricture at four weeks out and again at eight weeks out. It's not uncommon for them to have to dilate two or three times.

just so you know, they are very rare once you pass the three-month mark, so you will hopefully be home free after they "fix" this one.

RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)

HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163

ericachristine
on 2/15/24 10:05 am
RNY on 12/04/23

I hope so!! I can barely eat or drink it's so uncomfortable.

Patty R.
on 2/19/24 10:28 am - Harrisville, RI
RNY on 09/08/16

I had a similar sensation when my lap band slipped.

As the others have said...keep on your surgeon and try to stay hydrated and get protein in. Go back to the diet of week one if needed, sip, sip, sip.

Lap-Band 2007 out 2013 RnY 2016 Age 64 5'6" HW 294 SW 284 LW 214 CW 235.2 goal 199

G. Dean Roye, MD FACS

Patty

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