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I was banded a month ago and don't have restriction at this point, but.... as soon as I posting this fact and wrote that I don't even feel like I have a band, I was severely reminded and got stuck on a hard pretzel! It has happened to me twice both times I was eating while on the computer! I don't think I'll want to do that again. I had some reflux problems in the middle of the night also ...something I've never experienced before and never will want to again:scared2:.

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I know what you mean. Some days or even times during a day I can eat other times food gets stuck. If you are experiencing reflux it could be that you have too much restriction.

Eating in front of the TV or computer is a big no-no -- eat mindfully and know exactly what and how much is going in!

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Sooverit, I am right there with you. I was banded 5/28/2008 and have had only one fill so not sure how really restricted I am. Well, this is until I dont chew or try to eat too fast and wham I am stuck. This happens to me more in the AM which from what I read is normal for bands. I sometimes wonder if I have more spasm than restriction but in the final analysis I do not care because I am losing weight. It is a comfort to me that if I lose what I am feeling now I can always have fills. The wonderful mysteries of the banded life!

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It is a comfort to me that if I lose what I am feeling now I can always have fills. The wonderful mysteries of the banded life!

Thanks Christine, I am comforted too in knowing I will have fills down the road. I do feel like I have some control over this eating problem for once and for all...as I was soooo overit!

Thanks Sarah....I think the band will hopefully break me of the eating while doing something else bad habit. Funny how clear my eating problems are to me now. This LB is a blessing as is this community!

Blessing for the new year!

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