Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Banded a year ago with no success

[<3 Phoebe <3 0]

Hello. I was banded in July 2009. I have only lost about 10 pounds :thumbup: I finally started losing weight this summer but that's only because I had severe pain whenever I ate anything solid. I also started getting reflux so the doctor took all the Fluid out for 6 weeks. I gained it all back. I am now filled back to about 4cc. I was able to eat about anything with the exception of breads, rice, and Pasta. Now I am feeling the pain again when I eat. But if they take a little fluid out when I don't feel pain, I have no restriction. I know they tell you its not suppose to hurt, but honestly, for those who have been successful when losing, what does it feel like when you eat?

[Momto3redheads 18]

Hmm...it shouldn't hurt to eat solid food. I can eat solid foods without problem, but if I try and eat bread or Pasta I struggle and it can get stuck....but you have to be really careful when eating and make sure to chew really well - otherwise EVERYTHING will hurt when you try and swallow. (kinda like right after surgery - I remember it hurt in my chest when I ate and didn't chew well)

I eat a lot of chili now - it is high Protein and has lotsa good stuff in it.....and I can get it at Wendy's quick and cheap when I need something in a jiffy.

I hope you can get things turned around - if you need help with anything this forum is great and I would be willing to assist in any way I can, as well!

Good luck!

Kim