Howdy,

Lots of Fluids, Lots.

For me 4 oz of food at a time.

Good luck

Howdy,Lots of Fluids, Lots.For me 4 oz of food at a time.Good luck

thanks for advice!

I also take lots and lots of Fluids!

I can definitely relate to your circumstances.....I have been in your shoes many of times. After 5 years of this battle, I feel the band was really to tight and this was not a healthy way of living especially when I had to release it 2 - 3 times a day. This is very tough on your esphagus. I had to really journal my food and fluid intake and how many time it came back out. I did lots of praying to finally make the decision to have some taken out. I have battled with the Dr. about taking out to much when I totally felt exhausted from living this way. (Sometimes I would need to go back for a small fill.) For whatever reason after a month or so my band would tighten up again. Finally last week I had to go to a new dr cuz my left the area and that was a blessing in disguese. He took out a very small amt. and I FEEL I HAVE FINALLY WHERE I AM SUPPOSE TO BE TO START LOOSING AGAIN! Fluids and food pass thru much easier and rarely get stuck. I still chew and eat very slowly but it actually goes through! I am able to eat my fruits and veggies, etc. I feel so much like a normal person again as weird as that sounds. Not sure if this info will help you but just wanted to share this with you!

I still chew and eat very slowly but it actually goes through! I am able to eat my fruits and veggies, etc. I feel so much like a normal person again as weird as that sounds. Not sure if this info will help you but just wanted to share this with you!

I feel the same!

Although i have some fear of certain foods (i remember really bad stuck episodes)

i still have some trouble eating fruits and veggies, but

i've been able to get down lots and lots of tomato soup from trader joe's!

yummers!