I had my 1st fill on 1/29 and all went great. I had 2.5 in the band already and had another 2.5 added making the total 5cc. I can definately tell the difference, finally feeling that restriction everyone has been talking about and it takes me a bit longer to get hungry (every 3 hours instead of 2) so we are getting there. I was relieved to see I hadn't gained any weight that week prior, hadn't lost any either but at least no gain. Right now am down 3 more pounds so far this week, but will capture Feb week one results on Saturday. My goal is 10 pounds each month, so I'm off to a decent start so far.

Am learning chewing very well and taking my time is key. Funny, no matter how much everyone stresses this, until you have your first "not good" experience you don't really "get it". :iamwithstupid:I have to say, that feeling you get is one of the most uncomfortable feelings I've ever experienced.

Does being 'stuck' feel the same as when you get something stuck in your esophagus...you know, when the Dorito goes down sideways, whole (sorry, I'm a visual person)? Or is it worse? -BG

"Does being 'stuck' feel the same as when you get something stuck in your esophagus...you know, when the Dorito goes down sideways, whole (sorry, I'm a visual person)? Or is it worse? -BG"

LOL!!! Feels very similar but it doesn't seem to want to move and it just "sits" there. The first time it happened I started to panic because my thought was my God I'm going to choke to death and die right here on my fat keester! One of two things happen a) it finally finally goes down, or :scared2: your body "dumps" it out, the good ol' yack it up scenario. I am the type of person who will do about anything to not vomit so option b for me is the worst.

It must be tempting to try and drink something like you would do for the Dorito! Good to know it's that bad so I won't panic when it happens....thanks!