AllnewMe

Hello all, I had my third fill last week on Thurs. and am wondering if I'm too tight or just right? It took me two hours to finish one packet of oatmeal. I have to crush my pills or they get stuck and I have to sip my liquids or I will have a knot in my stomach. I haven't even tried to eat real food since I think it would be painful. On the other hand, I am not hungry and I am not able to consume more food than I should. The first two days I had to throw up after taking my night time pills, but since I started crushing the pills and taking them earlier (before it's time to lay down) I haven't had a problem with vomiting. So what is normal in this situation? What does an average person eat when properly restricted? If I am too tight, will it hurt me to stay at this level for as long as I can to induce extra weight loss? Thanks,

I had been too tight for the last three weeks, but was hoping that it would loosen up a little. I was soooo tired of vomiting, PBing, not eating any solid food, etc. I finally got a .4cc unfill today and Wooo Hooo, I feel good. I had a bottle of water on my way home and it actually went down without choking me. What a relief. It is amazing how just a tiny bit can make a huge difference. :hungry: dinners ready and I get to eat real food!!!

My doctor does the same thing. He refuses to tell me what he puts into the band because he says he doesn't want his patients obsessing on the number. It bothered me at first but I guess I'm used to it now. I just figure if it's working it doesn't really matter how much is in there. Good luck on your journey.

Ok, I have dealt with the tightness for a whole week and I lost 5 pounds. Although I love seeing numbers like that come off, I really know I am too tight now. I haven't been able to get down anything more than Soup. The good news is I'm not hungry. I still would like to know though, How much and what kinds of things does a person with proper restriction eat. For instance, if you go to a restraunt do you order mashed potatoes or a chicken dinner? Do you just eat a piece of fruit for breakfast or pancakes? What is normal for people who still continue to lose the 1 to 2 pounds a week?

Annie I have the same problem with the burping. Does everyone do that? I can not swallow anything without an air bubble coming up. Ultimately I think I am too tight since I have a semi-difficult time getting down liquid, but I am hoping it will jump start my weight loss if I can handle this for a week or two. I just hope I am not hurting myself in some way I'm not aware of yet. Jachut....I thought bread was a no no. In fact, since day one of my band I have not been able to even handle bread without getting stuck. Have you lost all of your weight already? How long did it take you? I would still love to hear from others what their "typical" food intack for the day is, so please respond. Thanks,