Heya looking some advice. I had a gastric band fitted 3 years ago however it started causing me problems within the last 6 months and so i got the fluid all taken out. I got the band removed as i wanted to return to normal and try and eat normally again, so i got the band removed sunday 6th september 2015 and its been 4 days and im having difficulties swallowing foods and sometimes fluids, in the mornings nothing is able to pass but evening time its more relaxed. Surgeon said 1 week should be ok but this isnt getting better so does anyone remember when they were able to eat after the removal. Im really worried.