I was banded may 19th, so far I have had 2 fills. After the second fill I felt pretty good restriction, and I started eating solids slowly and a little at a time. A few days ago I took a shot of alcohol with my friends (peer pressure?) and experienced my first episode of dry heaving sinced being banded. Nothing came out and I only dry heaved a few minutes. The next day my band was tight, so I stuck to liquids then slowly went back to mushies/solids. Now everything is going down. I can eat a cup or more of food, feel little to no restriction, but i have had 2 stuck episodes but they aren't like the horror stories some people talk about when they are stuck. It only lasts a few seconds then I can eat just fine. I'm worried about slippage and stretching my pouch, but i cant get in to see my surgeon for another month. Any advice? How much are you able to eat usually with your band? Maybe I need to use a measuring cup and only eat what fits in it. I think the normal amount is about 4-6 ounces, right? Thanks in advance for your advice!

P.S. Since all of this my weight loss is at a standstill, I partially blame exercise, and partially eating too much. Thoughts?

Sounds to me like you're just fine. Your description sounds like how I am on any given day, for the most part. And what you're describing isn't being stuck, it's just swallowing a bite of food that's too big or not chewed well enough. Yes, it's best to measure your food and stop when it's gone. Have you ever read the first link in my sig, by Dr. Simpson? I think it'll help you better understand what the band does for you.

Everything sounds okay. You may just be experiencing 'first bite' syndrome and then your band is loosening up. Try taking a small first bite, put your fork down, chew a ton, and wait a minute before you take your next bite.

As long as you are not experiencing heart burn or reflux at night I doubt it has slipped. it is possible you are just in need of a new fill and that the dry heaving may have settled the band a bit. As you loose weight the fat buildup around your stomach shrinks and that is what causes you to need additional fills. Good luck!