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Hi,

I was banded 02/16/07. I have lost a minimal amount of weight since my surgery. I am getting discouraged. I had a fill, then the fill was taken out.

I found myself choking when I would eat. I know we are not suppose to drink when eating, but I could not eat without drinking.

Has anyone out there experienced this?

Thaks.

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Ninajo,

No, I have not had this problem....are you taking really small bites, and chewing really well? If so, I would call my doctor and tell them what is going on....sorry to hear you are having these problems

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Hi Ninajo. I've read on threads about this kind of thing happening. I have the opposite, I've had several fills and can still eat almost anything. However, I did get swollen shut for a day after one fill and it scared the daylights out of me. I woke up choking on my own saliva.

If you post this in the "Complications" area, I'm sure you'll get more responses, maybe from bandsters who've had the same problems.

All the best.

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You said they took the "fill" out...was this because of your choking problem? If so what instructions did your Dr. give?

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Hey there,

It was hard for me not to drink while eating, but it's something you really, REALLY need to train yourself to do. It's important to eat food as a means for nutrition. Meals are no longer fun, leisurely affairs. I had to really work hard to change my mentality about that. It's tough, but you'll get there.

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I agree with mermaid. u definitely have to wait those 30 minutes and chew very slowly. i mean chewing about 45-50 times before swallowing.

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