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I hear you, but you may only need a small fill to get to a good level. It may feel otherwise now, but don't push it with the fills, your doctor knows what he's doing. Being too tight is no picnic either. Good luck!

It's probably just because you've been prodded there for a while, and you went and did some vigorous exercise after. Take it easy a few days and you should feel better!

I don't drink when I'm stuck. You could try papaya enzymes (get them at drugstore with vitamins) or sometimes it just has to come up. A lot of times, yes, it is because I've eaten too fast or too big of bites. But there are some foods I just can't tolerate anymore, like bean sprouts or doughy breads. For most of us this will happen at least once; it's not the end of the world although it may feel that way (my first time I thought I was dying!). As mentioned, yes moving around helps, don't put more food on top. Stress, dehydration and sadness make me tighter too.

Okay, but if you can't get solids down, you should get fluid removed. Why torture yourself? I've been there a few times and I know how much fun it is....NOT! Generally your weight loss slows down when you're too tight too so....up to you but there's no need to just suffer!

I'm coming up on 40 (eek) and yes, it's true as you get older your metabolism slows and it's more difficult to lose weight. So, hopefully it will be easier for you and you'll get to your goal sooner. Good luck!

I take the Caltrate chewables. There are 3 flavours. They have 1500 mg of calcium and only like 5 calories.

Maybe you're not eating enough? 600 cals is pretty low. Also, you're still healing right now so don't focus so much on the weight loss. You may even gain as you start the solids. Just do what you're supposed to be doing and you'll be okay, especially when you go for your first fill.

I usually get an appetizer. I seem to always have issues in restaurants, don't know why.

I hear ya....I have issues with seedy berries and things like oranges with those fibres. Also, apples if they're not peeled!

Arg! Triple post!! Sorry!

Sorry, double post!

When you're first banded, you're on liquids only, so you need your protein from somewhere. I use it to supplement. In the mornings I'm not too good with solid foods, so I like to take a protein shake to work and I can get part of it in. I like the pre-mixed Premier Protein shakes (30 gms protein; 1 gm sugar, 1 gm fat); I get them at Costco.

I was told 60-80 gms per day. And I believe your body can only use so much protein at a time, like 20 gms, so you need to space it out throughout the day. I didn't hear anything about organ failure, but I guess if all you ate was protein your body wouldn't be too happy with you.

It can be very hard if you're not getting the support at home. Have you talked to your family about how what they're doing makes you feel? If so, and they continue to do that, then you just leave the room while they're eating their junk. You need to take care of yourself. And if it takes 5 hours to eat something, you know you shouldn't be; 20-30 minutes per meal is the max, right? You can do this! You didn't spend this money and have a surgery to waste it, right?

Shatarita - most docs recommend a day of liquids and a day of mushies after a fill. Also, next time drink some water in the office and see how it goes down. 6 cc seems pretty aggressive, I hope it works out for you!

I agree with Sunshyne, the chewable papaya tablets are great. You can get them at the pharmacy with the vitamins. I have heard pineapple juice works; however when I'm stuck I usually don't want to put liquid on top. It can make the feeling worse.

Awesome! Congratulations!

Well, there's nothing you can do about it now, so just relax and go back to the stage you're supposed to be at. You'll be okay!

I don't know but it sounds serious. Are you nauseous before you throw up? Could you be pregnant? I would check in with your doctor. Actual vomiting is dangerous for the band as it can cause slips.

I try to wait 30-45 minutes. Many people here seem to way 30 as well. As for standing, sometimes yes I get up and walk around but it's usually because something is stuck. Moving around helps it go down sometimes.

I didn't have one either....was told to cough every hour to help keep the lungs clear. Not sure I did that either!

I have issues with some fruits & veg, as well as certain proteins. Try having your bites of protein the size of a pencil eraser. Take a break of a minute between bites. But if you're still having problems I would go back. Next fill, don't leave the office without being able to drink water without a problem. I've had to go back in to see the nurse because I was having issues drinking the water right after a fill (and had to take out half the fill right away).

Don't worry...it's not that bad. Just that you tend to suck more air with a straw, as well as taking larger sips. I use straws with my protein shakes to be honest (I find they have a funny smell) and I haven't had a problem, personally.

I didn't try while on the mushy food stage....I guess if you blended or smushed it you could try. I love watermelon as it is a great fruit without a skin!

As long as you're on your full solids, you can eat salad. Just be careful with different veggies; you may have issues with some of the skins. Just take it slow until you find out what you can tolerate!