Hey Guys

I want to qualify this with the fact that I AM a hypochondriac . I am coming up on 3 months out and have had no problems or complications to date. My diet progression has been successful at every level and there has been really no foods that I have eaten that I can't tolerate. Lately as of the last 2 and a half days, after eating small amounts 2.5-4oz I feel very full almost like the food is in my chest and I have to burp, but it feels like if I burp I will vomit. Not to be vulgar but it also feels like I have to go the bathroom right after I eat but I don't ever go. I have an appointment with my doc late next week, but Im nervous as this is the first time I have experienced this. I can say that The 3 meals this did happen, I ate kinda fast and one resulted in actually vomiting. Does this sound like the symptoms associated with a gastric stricture? I searched the net and all stricture info comes up with gastric bypass.

actually, it sounds exactly like what everyone says will happen if you eat too fast. Your sleeve is still finicky - sometimes food won't agree with it. The faster you eat, the more "full" you're going to feel because the food doesn't have time to mix with stomach acids and you're not giving your sleeve a chance to work. Always good to check with the doctor though if you're feeling uncomfortable. Most likely, you just ate too fast.

Stricture issues with the sleeve are associated with a larger size bougie than they use now. Usually a 48f - most are done with a 32f now, which virtually removed all stricture issues.

Hang in there!

This is eating too fast and eating a bite toooooo many. Slow down and try not to take an extra bite. Your be happier in the long run.

Just heard back from my doctors nurse and she said the EXACT same things as you guys! I have always been a wolf it down kinda guy and working in a hospital we don't get much time, but for my health and continued success Im gonna start counting those 32 bites! Thanks guys

Hey Guys

I want to qualify this with the fact that I AM a hypochondriac .

Takes a big man to admit that, Fats! Glad all is well.

Just heard back from my doctors nurse and she said the EXACT same things as you guys! I have always been a wolf it down kinda guy and working in a hospital we don't get much time, but for my health and continued success Im gonna start counting those 32 bites! Thanks guys

good to hear! I once heard a doc say in a seminar "chew your food until you want to spit it out - then swallow"