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I was banded 10/07. Had no complications. Could eat wayyy too much. Went in for first fill last week. Got spanked for stretching my pouch by eating too much. Dr. told me after my fill that if I did not chew enough, I would be in "painville". Well, of coarse he was right... Now, after I eat that bad thing and the pain shoots through my chest, is there any way to easy it? flush it with water? Barf it? Or do I just have to wait it out???

TulipStar- thats tough love baby- I am afraid you are right. I must admit that every time I wonder if this is ok to eat, and then how much I should chew before swallowing, I remember that pain. I think you are right. Dont try to shortcut the learning. thanks.

I have been told approx. 1 cup. I have an email to my Doc to clarify that. But i THINK that is approx what we should be eating...

Wont that damage the band? I guess by now, it shold be all healed... Barfing isnt the easiest thing either... thanks

I was told that during the surgery, there is a nurve that gets bothered. he nerve, along with the gas used to inflate your tummy causes the pain. Gas-X will help with the gas pain. The nerve will heal in a week or so, depending on how much it was effected. Hang in there baby- the weekend's coming!