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I was banded on 5/25/06. Now that I am on 100% solid foods, I am having a hard time deciding if I am overeating & making my band slip or having a mild PB. After I eat a really full meal, since I have no restriction, sometimes I get a lump or pain in my upper gut, sometimes it stays for hours & sometimes it goes away quickly. Since I can eat anything & don't have a real hard time with it, its really hard to limit myself. Again, that is how I got in this overweight mess. So what do you guys think..am I over eating & if so, does that make you band slip or am I having a PB (no burping or slime). I'd love to hear what everyone has to say about this. I want to keep my band & be healthy! Thanks!!!

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Sounds like you're getting "stuck" - a precursor to a PB. But that's just MHO.

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Me, too. Agree, I mean. Measure, small bites, chew to goo! Even though I measure, I try to stop before I'm done to see if I'm full. I wait a couple of minutes (put the food out of sight). If I decide I'm still hungry, I'll finish.

Good Luck

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Your signs of fullness will definitely NOT be the same as pre-band. Listen to what your body is telling you. Do you get ONE big hiccup? How about a sudden bout of sneezing or coughing? Some people's nose starts running. All these are your new signs of fullness and much like a 'Yield' sign, once you notice these, it's time to put the fork down and move onto something else to do. Use only dessert plates or cups to eat from, cut your food into bites no larger than a pencil eraser and chew, chew, chew.

Slipping your band isn't really all that easy to just 'do'. It can happen, but it's not something that can just pop off that easily. You'll get acquainted with your own body's signals, it's the listening and responding that makes the band work. :) Good luck!!

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Another tip is to put your fork/spoon down inbetween bites, give yourself about a minute between bites. If you keep your utensil in your hand while you are chewing and swallowing, you are able to load up another bite before you swallow and you should take your time. Putting your utensil down will allow you to slow down and sense fullness sooner.

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In my studying I have learned that even though you are not filled does not mean that you will not have restriction. There is still a band around your stomach. It will restrict the bites and the amount of food that you are putting in there, if only slightly. I agree with the others. Slow down, take your time, and try to chew your food as much as possible.

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