Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
Sign in to follow this  
  • entries
    4
  • comments
    9
  • views
    2,977

I Think I May Finally Be There.

Sign in to follow this  
newdes

583 views

Ok, I need someone to tell me what I am feeling. I had my second fill on Wednesday. that makes 5cc's in my band.

 

When I eat after two bites I feel pressure in my chest and if I wait a couple of minutes it goes away. It also happens when I take a drink first thing in the morning. I am wondering if this is what everyone calls tightness or do you think things are getting stuck.

 

I am not complaining at all, I think it will make me slow down and think about what I am eating and drinking. But, I just need someones advice.

Sign in to follow this  


4 Comments


Recommended Comments

Sounds like restriction to me. But if you think that you are too tight, wait a few days, and see if you stil are that way. Karen

Share this comment


Link to comment

I would give it a couple more days. I haven't had a fill yet but according to the paper work I got it says that you should really treat a fill diet like the post op diet. Start off really slow with liquids and then slowly increase to solid foods.

Share this comment


Link to comment

Yea, that sounds about right. Be careful what and how you eat!

If you get stuck, that feeling will not go away!

That pressure your feeling can also exhibit itself as pain. Not to worry, just do as you were taught. This is where all those lessons they taught you come into place and begin to finally make sense.

Small bites and swallows, chew thoroughly, take your time between swallows (put the fork down and chew), don't drink with your meals, etc, etc.

You will also start to learn that certain foods are better than others, and perhaps (like me) that certain foods are on my "Do Not Eat" list.

I cannot tolerate Red meat, of any kind. Steak, hamburger, you name it. I keep trying, and keep getting into trouble.

Also, this feeling, perhaps now or perhaps with another small fill, will control your portion size at meals and throughout the day. And since your portion size is so small, it makes sense to get the protein first.

Long story short, as one gets into the "Green Zone", EVERYTHING starts to fall into place. It is a GREAT FEELING! Took me months to get there.

Share this comment


Link to comment

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

PatchAid Vitamin Patches

×