Do I still have to chew well if I haven't had a fill yet?

[katie78 0]

I'm 6 weeks post op, and not due for my fill until the 19th, I was chewing REALLY well in the weeks post op, but as things got looser and food went down fine, I know I don't chew as much as I should and my bites are big....is the chewing for when you have a fill and so things don't get stuck?

[GayleTX 1]

There is a serious learning curve to living with this band........just like any other 'band' - you gotta practice, practice, practice.

[lpnryyz 13]

well said and something for me to ponder..... i havent been filled yet (only 2cc's) when i had my band done and feel no restriction...

[Numbrgirl 0]

I don't get my first fill untill next week but I have made a point to try to train myself to chew, chew, chew which is a strange feeling and difficult habit for me to put into practice............. eventually I just get tired and move on to other things...........!!

[HeatherO 7]

I started after surgery with chew chew chew. I got lax over time, things went down OK. Thennn . . . restriction came and I had to relearn my bandster habits.

It is good to get in the habit now . . . even if it is not as necessary due to lack of restriction, because there will be times when you will learn painful and unpleasant lessons in following the bandster rules.

[Numbrgirl 0]

Even now if I forget or swallow too fast - I can feel it in my chest - oh the pain!! I can't imagine what it going to be like when the fill is in place............

[ssdown 0]

Once you have restriction, you'll learn to chew well or else!