I was banded in April 2011. A few days after surgery I had to have fluid removed because stomach so swollen I couldn't get liquids down. Ended up in ER and had to have fluids. I have had two fills since that time and the last one in July put me at baseline, which is the amount of fluid in the band at the time of surgery, and I could not tolerate it. I could not eat any solid food as it would come back up after the second or third bite. Took some fluid out and at times solid food really bothers me after a couple of bites and it comes back up. I have been following diet, exercise, etc. and losing at a very slow rate. Was told I am just sensitive to band. Has anyone else had this problem?

Yep ! I know how you feel ! ! !!

I am sensitive to my Band, and this Halloween I will have it for 6 years.

If I am to tight it will always get stuck,and come up.

So I stay a little lose, and drink warm Water with whatever I am eating.

Sometimes that can include a Protein shake Also. So a thinned out shake being chased with warm water so it goes down.

Before you say NO WAY ! Let me tell you what I do.

I fix myself something on the mushie side to eat, get a glass of warm water, relax and slowly eat a couple bites, then slowly wash it down with warm water.

I keep a slow pace, because if I get hyped, I will get stuck. So slow and steady.

My surgeon told me that I am to sensitive, so if it works go for it.

I belong to myfitnesspal.com so I keep track of my calories, and protein on that site.

Then I am good for the day...

You might want to try it, (THAT'S UP TO YOU) but sense you will probably be nervous, be prepared for it to come up.

would start with something that has water in it, or is creamy like cottage cheese or yogurt.

Good Luck, and feel free to P M me anytime.

I do understand this.

Shirley.