I was having a lot of trouble getting to a point where I actually noticed any restriction with my band. It took a good 6 months of fills for me to feel I was restricted in what I was eating. All of that was frustrating in its self because weight loss was slow but I know this is a marathon, not a sprint. So I am happy as long as weight is coming off, even if it is slow.

Now that I can feel restriction, I am experiencing some problems. When I eat my first meal every morning, I am having a lot of difficulty getting food down. After a couple bites, I get the stuck feeling and I PB A LOT of slime with the couple of bites. This only happens with my first meal every day. It is easier to deal with when I am home, although not fun, but I eat Breakfast at work most days and I am restricted to Protein shakes. It has become very annoying. Has anyone experienced this? I read one suggestion of having a hot drink because the body might be producing the slime while sleeping and is acting as a plug when first eating.

Thanks- saw my Dr today. He took out 1cc and I could eat tonight with no slime.

I'm in the green zone now and my Dr is happy with where I am- I am also pleased.

I've been so good- I see this as a life change and not just a quick fix like some may think. I'm in such a better place than before my surgery.

Small bites' date=' lots of chewing and adjusting attitude.

Thanks again. I feel sooo much better.[/quote']

I am so glad that you got it fixed! I know it can be scary to take fill out but you have to be able to comfortable eat.

I have been slowly figuring out what foods work best for me. I am still starting with hot tea, then Protein shake, and each meal gets progressively more solid throughout the day. By my last meal I am not too limited in the type of food. It has been an adjustment but I am so much more comfortable now that I don't slime nearly everyday.

Good luck on your journey, and I agree, this is a journey not a quick fix.

So glad you are feeling better. I have been to tight so know how great if feels to be a bit looser and able to keep things down.