i need to learn how to chew and eat as a banded person

[options123 3]

Can someone teach me how to chew and function as a banded person. I am failing. Banded 4 weeks no fills I never vomited but I constantly have a feeling of something in my throat after I eat. I guess these are stuck episodes. I cannot get this chew swallow how much to eat thing under control. Ugh! Going to the doc Tuesday.

[CheckYes 46]

I wonder if you might have had fill put in at the time of surgery. Do you know?

[options123 3]

No fill. Is this how u feel when your too full? Please answer that question then maybe i can understand what i need to do if he tells me again every thing looks good. I may be that rare one that needs to go from no fill to negative fill, yes there is such a thing. So annoyed. Thanks

[TKW 501]

Well, it shouldn't feel like there is something in your throat. (not in my experience) they say it should take you 30 minutes to eat and it should! take a bite about the size off a dime, chew the dickens out of it and then wait 20 - 30 seconds between bites after you swallow. if you start feeling at all full ( and perhaps the feeling in your throat is that) stop. Wait 5 minutes or so and see how you feel. It may mean you are full, it is really a trial and error thing, everyone seems to be different but you learn to read what your band is telling you.

Good luck

[options123 3]

Tkw Thanks my brother suggested that to me. Although my full is less than a cup somewhere between a 1/4 and a cup. This has Been a ride. I know I will work this out.

[Sistersue 12]

It sounds to me like you might be eating too fast. In my experience, something in the throat isn't being stuck, that really hurts and you slime and all. My advice, chew chew,chew and when you think you are done chew some more for good measure. We don't get that much so making it last is a good thing. Cut your food up into small pieces before you start eating and put the fork down after each bite. If I am having a hard time I watch the clock and go 3 to 5 mins between bites. I like it, eating is more relaxed.

[FeelingGroovy 2]

I'm glad you posted this. I am also not chewing enough and eat too fast. food gets caught and then I get the slimey spit ups. haven't vomited yet..thank goodness. I need to be more concious of my food, slow down and enjoy every bite.

Best of luck to you!

Ally

[sandy1 1]

Can someone teach me how to chew and function as a banded person. I am failing. Banded 4 weeks no fills I never vomited but I constantly have a feeling of something in my throat after I eat. I guess these are stuck episodes. I cannot get this chew swallow how much to eat thing under control. Ugh! Going to the doc Tuesday.

I don't believe you are having a stuck episode. Getting stuck is a very very uncomforable experience. You will know when you get stuck. It hurts!!!!!

[54Shirley 105]

You need to chew until it's mush. I know that doesn't sound good, but it works Make sure you measure your food, so you learn how much you can tolerate. take a bite about every 30 seconds, because you half to learn how to put the fork down. That's while eating, and when you think your done,,, put it down. As soon as you feel full stop ! That's your Que to stop, know matter how little you had.

Once you go to your Dr., and get checked out, then you can worry about quantity.

[hopetolose 192]

I have the same feeling. It seems to get stuck right after it passes my throat. It is very uncomfortable. I happens when I eat chicken sometimes and a couple of other things. There was one day (this week) I couldnt get anything down and had to do liquids for the rest of day.

I am a little over 4 weeks and I dont think they put a fill in me, but I really cant eat alot at one time. Im kinda worried about getting a fill. I wonder if it will be worse than it is now. But I really want to start losing more.

[54Shirley 105]

I had what I would call the same problem (you never know though) Anyway the more I got filled the less sloppy the band was for me. It just tightened wright up. In time with more fills it kinda went away about 90%. But I forever feel the band in there. I don't think that will ever go away, because it is there, so I'll feel it.

[mattie7632 24]

I agree with this....I have that stuck feeling when I eat too fast. That is your band working! It is stopping you from eating too much and forcing you to eat slower so you get fuller faster. This is actually good because you are getting this with no fill!!! Some people don't get this for quite awhile!

It sounds to me like you might be eating too fast. In my experience, something in the throat isn't being stuck, that really hurts and you slime and all. My advice, chew chew,chew and when you think you are done chew some more for good measure. We don't get that much so making it last is a good thing. Cut your food up into small pieces before you start eating and put the fork down after each bite. If I am having a hard time I watch the clock and go 3 to 5 mins between bites. I like it, eating is more relaxed.

[ElizabethNYC 1]

Small bites lots of chewing!!!

[options123 3]

Hey guys I went to the doc. I have major restriction with no fill I will adjust. My doctor said u have what most want but u have it just from placement. I will eat later in the day after warm liquids and Protein Drinks and eat dinner once I have loosened up. I got in a rut and couldn't get out. I backed away and now I have a better understanding. Thanks for the Support. Every band is different. 5 weeks out tomorrow 20 pounds off 50 to go. He did not do a fill he said its not needed at this time.