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I don't feel as if it's stuck, I've only had liquids this morning however. I will see how lunch goes. Thanks so much the reply! I'll see what happens. I guess I just got freaked out at first because that hasn't happened to be since being banded!

Hi, so I'm 3 years post surgery and today I had gum. One of the very few times I actually have chewed gum since surgery. I accidently swallowed it. I tried to throw it up, but it didn't come up. I'm scared because I always heard there's a possiblity it could block up in your band. Has anyone else ever swallowed gum with the band? Experiences?

Thanks so much. water seems to go down fine, no problems there. I am going to try some broth now, and see if that helps! Thanks again!

Thank you both very much for your responses. I really appreciate it. I hope the office calls back soon!

Hello, I have been banded for 3 years and just this past weekend I have been having a very difficult time keeping things down. Friday I couldn't keep much down, Saturday things were fine and then yesterday and today, I can't even keep protein shakes down. I moved to a new state and don't have a lap band doctor here. I am waiting on a call back from one office, but am very concerned. This has never happened in all 3 years. Should I go to the hospital?

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It sucks that he can't be supportive inbyour efforts to get healthy. But you have to do what is best for you! If he loves you, he will come around. Don't let anyone deter you from success! :-)

If you haven't had a fill yet, you may be able to handle pizza, but I know for me, since I've had fills I cannot handle anything like that. I would be concerned about that, sure, but I would be more concerned about you actually eating it and the emotional impacts it would take on you. You decided to have the surgery so that you could be healthier and live a healthy life. Giving in this early in the game is not a good idea. All you can do from here is move on and remember why you were banded. Pizza or any other bad food is NOT worth it. Just stay focused and work on making yourself healthy. I would mention it to your doctor though. Best of luck to you!

Thank you everyone. I tried the soft diet for a fee days and it helped a bit but I am going to try liquids starting tomorrow for a few days until my appt with my doctor. Thanks for all the input, its much appreciated!

Hello all, I had the band almost 3 years ago and have been successful with it thus far. I just have one problem. Over the last two weeks, things have been getting stuck constantly. I am not eating things I shouldn't, but no matter what, things seem to get stuck. I even tried going on the soft diet for a week, it helped a bit but not entirely. It seems that the only times things don't get stuck is when I go out to eat, which I find strange! I live in Illinois but am from Michigan, I had a doctor there but have yet to find one here. I know I need to go but was wondering in the meantime if anyone had any input or suggestions??!?! Thanks so much!