I finally feel like I have the proper amount of restriction. My problem is, my first bite of a meal usually gets stuck for a few minutes. After a few minutes it passes or I will have a PB, then I can eat normally. I talked with my Doctor about it and he said it happens to some people. Has any of you had to deal with this? If so, do you have any tips? I have a 3 day meeting coming up and I am worried that I am going to dealing with this at my business dinners.

Thanks

Try sipping liquid right up until you start eating, and make the first bite tiny tiny!

Smaller bites, chew like crazy and eat super slow.

Stick with foods you know you can handle. Moist Proteins.

Thanks Cheznoel, I will give that a try. I am a bit worried about having to leave the table as soon as dinner starts. Thanks for your reply.

Maddysgram- Thank you, I'm hoping my dinner options are something soft and really moist.

Try sipping liquid right up until you start eating, and make the first bite tiny tiny!

I read this same suggestion by a bariatric doctor on another site. I don't remember if he said sip something warm, but he said it tends to "prime the pump" for people with this issue.

Only mornings for me and so I try to drink something before I eat. How about eating something on your way to dinner? Gummy vitamins or something?

I also do the hot tea before eating.