I only have 4.5cc's in and tonight got stuck on deli thin sliced ham. Horrible. lasted 2 hrs. I dread my appt in 3 wks for another fill if I can't eat eggs or this ham that is paper thin.

Not sure why you say only 4.5cc, that is quite a lot. You need to remember to take tiny bites, cold meats such as ham are too easy to take big bites of and then as you have found out they cause problems. Maybe you need to cancel your next appointment. It is possible that you have enough fill for now. Concentrate on working with what you have and learning to eat in a way that doesn't cause you to get stuck.

Hi Donna, just 24 days for me to go! Sorry to hear about the stuck episode. Are ya doing good on wt. loss?

Sounds to me like you may need to have a little removed. With the band just because it will hold so many CC does not mean it only works if that many are in there it is where you feel resctriction and can go 4-6 hours without hunger pain. I have a 7 cc band and I have 2 CC in and if I have more put in I will get stuck also sometimes I have to have it taken down to 1 CC or I have problems it is not how many CC are in the band it is how and what you eat.You should go to your appt and talk with your dr about the stuck problem because I am sure he will not put more my guess is he will ask you if you want to wait or take some out. I have been banded for 4 years and I see my dr every 2-3 months still just to keep on track and to adjust to what feels comfortable to me.

Hi Donna, you were banded a few months after me and I only two weeks ago finally got up to 4.5cc... It's really possible that your body is swollen inside, and that the opening in YOUR 4.5cc band is much tighter than someone else's 4.5cc... Based on this post, and another one you made a few days ago, it really sounds like you're too tight... DEFINITELY don't get another fill, if anything I'd get .25cc taken out...

For many bandsters getting stuck occasionally is the norm. It is for me and I can usually attribute the episode to eating foods that my band does not like or eating too fast, too big a bite or chewing inadequately. It doesn't happen often anymore as I've learned the hard way that I need to pay close attention to what I'm doing and follow the rules.

You will also find that your band is tempermental. Mine is and has a mind of it's own at times. Foods that pass through easily one day may get stuck the next. If you get stuck every day you may need an unfill or you may need to follow the rules a little better? If you are getting stuck once or twice a week I don't see a problem?

BTW-Ham is one of the foods that give my band problems so I'm not surprised you had a stuck episode. Even if it's thin sliced, a small chunk can cover your portal and block incoming foods. Take smaller bites and chew more or, don't eat ham.

tmf

I only have 4.5cc's in and tonight got stuck on deli thin sliced ham. Horrible. lasted 2 hrs. I dread my appt in 3 wks for another fill if I can't eat eggs or this ham that is paper thin.

Hi Donna, I am so sorry you are going through this. I dont know about another fill if you cant get a thin slice of deli meat down. If it keeps happening maybe you should get a little unfil.

I have no clue yet when my surgeon starts fills yet, however I think I am going to wait a month or so where I am on solid foods before this happens. I am only 10 days post op and still very swollen, and told my stomache will be swollen for another week!

I wish you the best, keep us updated.

Patty

Hi Donna, just 24 days for me to go! Sorry to hear about the stuck episode. Are ya doing good on wt. loss?

doing good I think, I'm down 28 lbs so far, dr is happy with it. I know you are getting excited.

I was told in a class that thin sliced meat is harder to get down than getting a thicker piece and cutting it in small cubes and chew it a sliver of the thin can easily get stuck anyway it made sence to me

I was told in a class that thin sliced meat is harder to get down than getting a thicker piece and cutting it in small cubes and chew it a sliver of the thin can easily get stuck anyway it made sence to me

well last night proved you right girl. My mom and I cooked a roast with gravy the other day and it was really tender and I ate that just fine, it like shredded off kind of like pulled pork does and I was able to eat it and it was really good for a change. Wasn't able to eat much of it guess that's a good thing, means my band is working.