I am banded and I pretty much do the same thing as my friend who had the sleeve. We have compared notes on eating and pretty much have the same restrictions. She gets the same stuck feelings as I do if she eats to fast or something that does not agree with her. I share a lot of my entrees with my husband or eat off the appetizer menu. Some times left overs are just not what I want the next day. Honestly if I did not tell people they would not know I had surgery, but I am very honest and open especially when they keep insisting I should drink with my meal. Hope the sleeve is working well for you.

I am also very open about my surgery with my friends and family. I wasn't at first but now I am proud I have done something for myself and that is to change my life as I see food. I have the same issues when I eat too fast or I eat a food that is too dry. That feeling of "pressing" in the middle of my stomach is so uncomfortable.

The gastric sleeve is a "mircle" to date I have lost over 50 pds in 13 weeks. I have nothing what to complain of. How are you doing with your post surgery? BTW ...thanks for the reply.