Ok guys, I'm having a really hard time with the not drinking while eating thing. I created a poll to see if people are really doin it or if it's as hard to get use to as I think. Be honest!!

Ah! I thought it was just me. That has to be the worst feeling in the world. I want to wash it down but it has no where to go, resulting in me wanting to throw up! Does that mean I need another fill?

I have been having a horrible time with this since my last fill 2 weeks ago. More food gets stuck now and I can get it unstuck by drinking big gulps of water otherwise I am in the bathroom trying to PB to get unstuck and that is really gross and painful.

Is this going to ruin my band????

Since I have had my third fill last Friday all that I can tolerate is liquids and pureed foods. I tried eating a piece of fish last night because I was very hungrey and could not stand the thought of more liquids. But forget it 5 minutes after I ate it I was in the bathroom throwing up.... I hope this situation improves. I kept saying I couldn't wait until I have restriction but this is ridiculous.:rolleyes2:

Well i didn't realize how hard it was going to be to not drink while eating. I still have to take tiny little sips. With my 2/3 of cup of food (im on my soft phase) i usually have about a medicine cup size of water or less.

I think it is because i have really sensitive taste buds though. A lot of normal food is super spicey to me, even beef sausages, tomato sauce, chicken schnitzel, and some yogurts.

I used to have to drink milk with all my meals before the op. but i can't do that anymore and it drives me insane not being able to drink as much water as i want to, and having to wait half an hour after the meal before i can gulp down some water to stop my mouth burning. I think this the hardest part since the operation.

It is very difficult, particularly when you are out with someone, in a restaurant!!

I have just had my second fill, this past Friday, and haven't been able to keep anything down till last night. I got up this am thinking everything was back to normal, and it isn't. I figure, maybe, it is because the band is tighter in the morning?? I heard that in support groups. Does this get better? I'm back on protein drinks. I don't want to pb.

Simple: Never.

Banded 4/26/10.