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Hello! I was banded by NJ Bariatrics in Plainsboro on 5/22/09. I have lost 18 pounds since 5/1 and got a 2cc fill last Monday. Since then, I have had five serious episodes of food getting stuck. Today my son had to call 911. We were both very frightened.

I have been chewing the same way for 51 years now, and it is hard to having ultra-chewing come naturally. Today it was a small piece of beef. Extreme pain. Was stuck for 3 hours.

I am going on Thursday to have some fill removed and the band checked. I know I should be on mushier foods and I don't want to mess this up. Is 2ccs too large a large fill for the first time or should I just sweat it out and keep the greater restriction? Need help.:thumbup:

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2cc for s first fill is just right.. The tube that goes from the port to the band itself holds about 1cc.. The tick I learned is to cheww withyou front teeth. I know it is hard.. I myself forget to, but once you get the habit down it will be SMOOTH sailing...

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Thanks for the good advice. I am down about 40 pounds since May, but I have started to eat too much easy junk like chips and Cookies. I get food stuck a lot when I am tense emotionally or hyper from working a lot. Am starting to get a bit discouraged, though I generally feel and look better. Nothing is easy, but I will keep plugging!

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Hi Jersey Girl,

Sounds like you are doing better. Congratulations on sticking with it and paying attention to what works and what doesn't work for you. Each of us is different in our journey. I am guessing that Dr. Chau performed your surgery, since you are a NJ Bariatric patient. Dr. Chau also did my lap band in May 2008. I plan on attending the upcoming DECEMBER 7TH meeting not December 2nd, because I am busy. Maybe I'll see you there. All the best,

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