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[gettinghealthymama 4]

I was banded April 4 ,2012 and I have lost 53 lbs. I had my band filled in June and it was too tight and I got very sick, threw up alot. I have Fluid removed and now have 2.25 cc. I was able to eat chicken last week that I cooked in the crock pot and now i can hardly eat anything. Thinking I need to go back to the mushy stage again. Has this happened to anyone and does anyone have any advice or food ideas?? I'm concerned bc I threw up so much in June but my Dr didn't seem concerned at my last visit.

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First, congratulations on your weight loss, you're doing fabulous!

You said you were able to eat the chicken last night, yes? If so, on what food did you start to get stuck again? Also, how long ago was your unfill?

Sometimes 24 hours of liquids are enough to calm the stomach and start over. When you vomit, it really irritates the stomach and usually causes it to swell up. When that happens, it's very likely you're going to have eating issues until the swelling subsides.

If you decide to do 24 hours of liquids, move back onto solid foods cautiously. Take very small bites, chew it until mush, and pause between bites. That might help you. I know it helped me after my last fill in May. I kept getting stuck and almost went for an unfill. I honestly thought my bites were small enough- but they weren't. So, I took even smaller ones and have been fine ever since.

[gettinghealthymama 4]

I was able to eat chicken last week. I think I might be worrying oo much, I tend to do that. I think I'm going to try the liquid diet and see if that helps. So i guess this is a normal thing to have no problems with a food and then have problems with them Thanks : )

[Sojourner 2,446]

I agree with Mis73, you irritated the tissues of your stomach, and need to give it rest to heal.

If you have a tendency to be anxious, after a day or 2 of a liquid diet (my surgeon requires 2 days of liquids following a fill) it might help to begin with eating soft foods for a day and then return to your basic regular foods.

Best wishes...and keep up the great job!

[fericito 138]

Haven't had a fill yet (first one Aug 1!) but my surgeon also requires 2 days of liquids, 1 day of mushies before going back to solids.