Hello J_BandRanger . Is this your first fill, if so maybe your band and you have to get use to it. I would get on the scale because you need to know where you are, and if you have lost or gain weight from going to Tampa. working out at the gym is a great thing. Have a great vacation. All the best to you..

Hi Ranger! Try having a couple sips of hot tea or a teaspoon of applesauce? My PA recommended this last week for me because I was having the same thing and it has totally eliminated the situation. If I don't do this, no matter how much I chew that first bite it gets stuck. She called it "waking up the pouch". Good luck and have a great vacation! (Sure you don't want a lap band consultant along for the ride? LOL).

Some days I have the same problem, it is like I can't eat because nothing will go down and my band feels like it is going to scrunch up it is so tight and I can't eat until later in the day. If you don't feel like weighing yourself don't because you may just be disappointed in what the scale says. Just do the gym while you are away and then get on the scale when you return and be prepared for the results. You should have a great time while you are gone. Have fun.

I always have a problem with my first bite. My friends have gotten used to me now, taking my first bite then sitting and listening (or having) coversation for the next five minutes or so. Once I feel it go through, I start my meal and rarely have any issues.

I definitely wouldn't be thinking about a fill if you are having these kinds of issues. Good luck girlie!

I have had the same issues since I had my second fill (.4cc's for a total of 5.2) Wednesday. I have to walk around for a minute then it passes and its all fine after that. Thanks for the tip on the tea and applesauce I will try it. I too leave for vacation tomorrow and was sowooried about getting this second fill so close but its all good! Have a great time!!

@Debra G. no this would be my 4th fill. my 3rd one was over a month ago...

@SandraD...thnx for the applesause/tea tip! and yes, i need a band partner in Tampa!!! come on down! LOL!

@LooseIt...yup, for the last few days I've just been chew, chew, chewing then wait, wait, waiting after my first bite. my husband is getting use to it....it also has encouraged me to order even less b/c i would never finish!!! LOL!

just wanted to update you guys: your tips helped. now i take the teeniest-tiniest 1st bite, then chew and chew and chew and chew until it is absolutely MUSH and juice!!! then i swallow and sit and wait......I say in my head "wake up li'l band".... it works!!!