I got my 4th fill 1.5 weeks ago. This is the first time I've really noticed a difference. Usually, I'm a little tight for a couple days, then I'm back to "normal". This time, I was a little tight, then seemed to experience restriction as the days go by.

My question is...I've always been able to eat a normal to large portion of food with no problem. With this fill, I seem to be fine for the first couple of bites, then I start to feel pressure in my chest and there is a gurgling noise and bubbles in my throat. If I stop eating, it goes away after 15-20 minutes.

Does that mean that I'm full? I've had a couple of PB instances after this fill and I think it may be that my pouch is full and I eat over it, which makes me PB. I've heard people talk about the small portions they are able to eat and I think that may be what is happening with me, but I'm not sure.

for example, for lunch today I have imitation crab. I ate 1.5 pieces and felt the pressure/gurgleing. The pressure lasted for 1 minutes or so, but the gurgling continues for awhile. It seems like so little of food, but I remember the nutritionist saying that the pouch is only about the size of a ping pong ball, so that makes sense.

Any insights?

Thanks!

Christy

Do you chew well and eat slow? I haven't reached restriction yet, but I know those two things are very important. It sounds like you may be eating to fast. However, it also sounds like you are at restriction so yay! Maybe it just takes a while to get used to it!

I have not gotten that "full" feeling once, but I do not eat more than the 4 - 6 oz that I am allowed per meal. But, every 2 hours, like clockwork, I def get hungry... I mean my stomach growls like there is a beast inside wanting out.. lol..this is usually satisfied by a protein drink until "meal time" comes around... I am finding it hard to find a variety, but my doc is introducing more food on the 8th of Feb so I have only a week and a half so if I have done it this far.. I can keep it up... listen to your body.. it will tell you a lot... dont ignore the signs.. it is real important!!!

I try very hard to eat slowly, take small bites and chew ALOT - but you might be on to something about eating too fast. I just ate some hummus and pretzels very slowly and chewed a ton and they seemed to go down fine with no pressure or gurgles. I think when you get close to restriction, there is some trial and error to figure out what will work.

Thank you for your inputs.

sounds like a great snack.. I cant wait to get off the puree part of this diet so I can start having some real food again!

If you can't eat 3 oz of solid protein plus veggies you are too tight.