Please help!

[mybfabandster 0]

I signed up about a year ago.. My Boy friend is actually the one that is banded.. But I have been there with him every step of the way...

Anyhow he started at about 275 and has gotten down to around 170.. The thing is that I am and have been worried about his eating habbits for a while..

One thing is that he only eats about once a day.. that drives me crazy, when he does it is not much at all! Most of the time I will catch him throwing up!

He says it is because he has a hard time getting it to go down.. I honestly think he has an eating disorder. I know that bandsters should avoid throwing up anyway so that the band does not turn.. I have asked him to go get it let out a little if he can't eat and he gets upset with me... Like I want him to gain weight or something?? I feel a little helpless about the whole situation. Just wondering if anyone else does the same thing...

[Fae 0]

Personally, I think your right. Even if your boyfriend ate very small portions or only once a day, he should not throw up every day. It's likely he is too tight or has already had a slip, which will eventually lead to band removal. If he loses the band, he'll gain his weight back more than likely. Just that fact alone, should get him to see a doctor or go back to his surgeon. Explaining it to him in this way might help change his mind, but you know him best.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

He needs to check back in with his surgeon. Tell him if the surgeon says he's ok you'll get off his back...that you love him and want him around for a LONG time.

Because yes, he shouldn't be that tight, or it may be something simple like he eats too large a bite or doesn't chew well. He's done well...so praise him and try to make it more like a bargain than a threat (although you know him best!) Good luck!