Reading the post have freaked me out ..help

[DomincanGirl 0]

What they are referring to is acid reflux. When you have reflux problems stomach acid comes back up in your throat when you lay flat. This is a result of being overweight or having your band too tight. I have never really experienced either. I have had my band for 19 months and have never had the feeling of choking even when having a really bad PB. I do get the stuck feeling, more of a sharp pain in the middle of my chest, what some refer to as a golfball. I try walking, it usually makes it pass, if not I pb and it is gone. Never a choking sensation though. Hope this helps. ~Mandy

oh yes that does help quite abit.

Again thank you all for helping me understand , I really really do appreciate it

[piercedqt78 658]

A great way to avoid taking big bites is to use baby silverware. I bought the disposable animal shaped spoons and forks, made my dixie (I think) for about $4 (8 spoons, 8 forks), they are reusable but cheap enough to toss. I carried a set in my purse for restaurant use. They were great, small and really helped control the size of my bites. ~Mandy

[kwhenrykerr 0]

Chew Chew Chew do not let yourself get so hungry that you eat too fast. I can eat anything if I chew it to a paste. Go slow. This is what my Dr said and as long as I follow his orders it is fine. When I do not chew it sometimes gets stuck, not bad but not fun.

My regret is that I was not banded sooner. Money was hard to come by. I went to Dr. Ortiz in Mexico and am very happy.

[hvnbnd4 0]

HI, I am not yet banded, but, I have a phobia of vomiting...so I can relate..Just remember you will not die from food being stuck in your food pipe..only if it blocks off your wind pipe..and that isnt what pbing is. I am going to be so obsessive with chewing that I will probably end up pureeing everything I ever eat again..lol geri;)

[DomincanGirl 0]

HI, I am not yet banded, but, I have a phobia of vomiting...so I can relate..Just remember you will not die from food being stuck in your food pipe..only if it blocks off your wind pipe..and that isnt what pbing is. I am going to be so obsessive with chewing that I will probably end up pureeing everything I ever eat again..lol geri;)

oK NOW totally hit the nail on the hammer.. I have a fear of choking, that is why I dont eat jolly ranchers or any hard candy.. nor would I let my son.

I understand the chewing really good , its just when I think of me choking or having esphagus problems (that I have read about on here) it terrifies me. Again it just may be worst cause senerios