Eating Discomfort normal or not?

[caramia71 1]

I received my 3rd fill last week and now when I eat it seems like I can feel every bite go down. It feels like it's a little stuck or takes a while to pass through. I haven't pb'd with it but I can definitely feel it in my chest. Is this normal? I think I"m chewing to mush and taking small bites but maybe I'm not. Also, if you can feel the food backing up in your throat does that mean you are full? I can get this with eating pudding or yogurt. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks!

[jeannie315 0]

Hello I also have the same question I got banded in july 9 and everithing its ok but since I started eating i feel like something is in my throat i don't feel any pain is that normal?

[lapinND 1]

I have a similar issue. I'm filled 7 ccs in a 13 cc band. My last fill was 5 days ago. Since then, everytime I eat anything (even jello), it feels like I have a mix of heartburn/a pill stuck in my throat for quite awhile. Occasionally, air bubbles gurgle up through it. Then, it goes away. Is this what restriction is supposed to feel like? Water/liquids go down with no problem. I chew thouroughly, and I've stayed away from foods that might get stuck. But still, this lump in my throat.

Separately, I do feel full with about 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of food. But that's a different feeling that this throat thing.

Any ideas?

[gilliebean 1]

if you have heartburn its one of two things you are either to full or your still irrated and your stomach needs more time to heal. I to can feel my food go down i wait between bits till i can't feel it anymore. If you can feel it thats fine if it hurts then that means your either to tight, ate to big of a bite or didn't chew enough. I like that fact i can feel it cause it lets me know my band is doing its job. If things are feeling like they are backing up in your throat your eatting to fast generally speaking.

[jeannie315 0]

I don't have heartburn the only felling it's like having something right in the throat I don't have yet the 1st filled