Just talked to a nurse. She said my symptoms sound like my band may be a little tight. I am ok with them. But is it dangerous?

I get stuck once a day

I have a little burning in my chest.

ON THE PLUS SIDE!! I am not eating very much.

I am going to get some fluid taken out.

The biggest challenge for me (and it has not been that bad) has been planning ahead for my eating. My doctor does not believe in snacking. However if you really have to have snacks (long time between meals) bring premade protein shakes, apples etc, protein bars (look for no more than 220 cals), or low fat cheese sticks. They are easy to carry. There is nothing worse than being super hungry and not having healthy options available. The next thing you know you are chosing something high in cals/fat/carbs.

It sounds like you are too tight. Vomiting is NOT something you have to learn to live with. You can develop complications and have band slippage. It is counterproductive to have your band too tight. Think of your body as your car, you have to have oil ( water) and fuel ( food) to run efficiently. The common thread that you will hear is that if you are vomiting, either change your food choices or else the band is too tight. Good luck!

Boniluu - heart goes out to you. Right now' date=' I too am tight - probably too tight. I have PBed daily since my fill 2 weeks ago. The chest pains, slime and reguritation is awful. That said, I have dorpped 8 pounds in 14 days (the 4 I gained + 4 more). I see the doctor again July 6th and unless things change, I will ask for a very slight unfill. I worry about getting enough nutrition plus these "episodes" are very embarrasing. I actually drive around with a roll of papertowels next to me in the car and carry them with me. I wanted a good fill because of the weight gain so I got what I asked for. I can get fluids down and Protein shakes so I won't starve. Hey guys, take care and hang in there.

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I recently had a fill and I'm pretty tight. I would like to suggest to you try taking small bites and then chew very well. If your using a fork or spoon same thing and put your silverware down and chew. It has been working for me.