PB, Slimming or restriction

[twinmommy2014 7]

I was banded nov 5. I have lost 14 lbs to date and am on solids. I have what I thought was PB, not sure if its sliming. When I eat, I often get food "stuck". It feels like a sharp pain in my chest. I have to cough up/throw up my food. A few min. later I can eat my meal. I am afraid to eat certain foods, I dont kno wif it's happening b/c of the food or not chewing enough or not eating slow enough. I have my first fill scheduled for dec 18. I am worried that I will have more problems when I get a fill. Is what I am experiencing restriction or normal. HELP!!!

[gentylwind 1]

It sounds like you are eating too fast and/or taking too big of bites and/or not chewing well enough. Take bites the size of a pencil eraser. Chew until liquid in your mouth. Put your fork/spoon down between bites and wait a bit to see how its going down and how you feel before taking the next bite. Take at least a half hour to eat your 4-6 oz meal.

Hope that helps. You should probably call your surgeon and nutritionist. What is happening with you can cause some pretty serious band complications.

[Jodi_620 37]

Until you are sure you are eating properly we can't give you an accurate answer as to what is causing your discomfort.

You have to pay close attention to how you are eating make sure you are taking small bites and chewing well. You should be sitting down at the table and not be distracted while you eat. Pay attention to what you are doing and train yourself to do it right. If you don't you are guaranteed problems with fills.