Had my first PB the other day. Wow. What a feeling. I was banded 2/20/2013. I am down 37 lbs and have had two fills. First fill was ok, noticed that I could not eat as much food and had some restriction. Had second fill 4 weeks later and what a difference. Lots of restriction and toddler size portions. Saturday I wolfed down carrots and hummus. Big mistake. I thought I chewed enough but I think I ate it too fast. For about 20 minutes I couldn't stop spitting. Such a weird feeling. I sat down and with no warning other than the slime, water and chewed up carrots shot out of my mouth like a cannon. I am so glad this took place in my bedroom and in private. I can't imagine being out and this happening. Seems like now I feel less restriction then before. I am told that a fill can make you really swollen, so perhaps the swelling has gone down now? Second fill was two weeks ago. So maybe just a coincidence? Next fill is in four weeks. I've lost about 8lbs since my second fill. I have to say that I couldn't be happier with my band. So glad that I had it done. I am half way to my goal weight of 150.

I had that experience right after my second fill Once the stomach swelling went down I was able to eat more normally. I probably need another fill, but I don't want to go through that experience again! So I just eat high Protein meals, and count my calories.

BTW, love your fuzzy friend in the photo!

I just got a second fill last Monday, so it's only been a couple of days. Like you I had little feeling of restriction from the first fill, but I'm feeling this one and liking it. It really makes me slow down, eat less and think.

I believe it has also diminished my hunger significantly, but will know more in a few days.

No PB yet, but I had a close call at lunch eating some chicken.