Help! Can't Eat!

[sally125 2]

I've had my lapband now for several months. I've never had an issue of not being able to eat, even it is in small amounts. I haven't had a fill for 2 months. I've eaten well and not had any issues. The last couple of days, I haven't been able to eat...period. I can take one small bite of something and I feel like it's stuck. I've been drinking quite a bit of liquids and haven't had any issues like nausea or throwing up. It's just hit the last couple of days. I had been eating a few pieces of sausage in the morning and quit the last couple of days. I don't know if this has had anything to do with it or not. I've actually over eaten too much lately and decided to get my act together and jump back on the wagon. I have always been able to eat salad and I couldn't even eat more than 2 bites before it was sitting right there in the middle. Please give me any advice or comments about going through this. I've lost about 35 pounds now since I've had my band and just wandering if anyone else has gone through it or if there may be another possible reason.

[kll724 3,055]

It sounds like you finally have reached restriction! If you can drink, and are not vomitting, you are doing fine. Good luck to you, Karen

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Even if you're not vomiting and able to drink Water, you still could be too tight. You should be able to eat more than 2 bites of food without feeling like it's stuck.

You mentioned you've actually over eaten recently. There is a slight chance you could've slipped the bad by over-filling your stomach, too. That could also cause the symptoms you describe.

I'd talk to your doctor's office and see what they say. They may want to check your band for slippage to be safe.

Best wishes to you.

[elcee 3,342]

I was also thinking possible slip. For things to change so suddenly would normally indicate something has happened. GO to your Dr and get checked out.

[honk 780]

Per my doctor if I can not eat 3 oz of solid Protein I am too tight. Go see your doctor asap!

[sally125 2]

Thanks everyone. I'm going to call and see what has happened here.

[Chubbywithmuscles 20]

Eating is the most important part to losing weight......Sounds odd, but it's true......