I was banded on July 21st, and was fine in the beginning. Since Sept., I am having tremendous difficulty. I am vomiting, have excessive phlem when eating, and continually burping to let air out of my stomach. I went to the dr. and he reduced my fill. He checked to see that the band had not slipped and now I no longer have any fill, but am still dealing with problem of eating. Anything remotely solid bothers me. I also have pain if I drink something cold first thing in the morning. Is this normal?? Am I not eating slowly enough? I feel that I do and my bites are very small. In addition, there are times when it is fine, and then not so at all. I can't seem to predict when it is going to bother me.

Try drinking something hot before you eat. I drink coffee every morning as my band is too tight in the morning and drinking something hot before you eat makes it easier. Try some coffee or hot tea. Sometimes I have to do that before I eat a meal or take my meds. So sorry you are having so much trouble. I think that is a something we all are afraid of.

Cheri