I was banded about 3 months ago. I could eat anythng once I started solids, even after the first fill. Then the second fill was so tight I couldn't swallow. I was slightly unfilled and have what I think is restriction. But the problem is I can't eat most healthy foods - like fresh vegetables, salads, fruit. They make me feel miserable til they come up. I CAN eat bad stuff (ice cream, chips...) and some soups. I get so exhausted and discouraged trying to eat healthy that I eat whatever I can when I'm hungry. I am not losing weight. I feel

just as out of control as ever. Is there hope?

Thank you everyone for these kind words of experience and encouragement. I don't think it was an accident I stumbled onto this forum. I will keep you updated. I think until my appt, I will try the warm drink before a meal and think about satiety while eating.

Well, I may not need an unfill after all. After reading the comments posted here I have paid much closed attention to how long I chew and how slowly I eat. So I was able eat a small salad and vegies and redfish - small amount of each. I felt great after a couple of balanced meals. It's amazing how I can slide into the bad habits of eating too fast. This band makes me pay though.

Thanks again for your help.

Well, I may not need an unfill after all. After reading the comments posted here I have paid much closed attention to how long I chew and how slowly I eat. So I was able eat a small salad and vegies and redfish - small amount of each. I felt great after a couple of balanced meals. It's amazing how I can slide into the bad habits of eating too fast. This band makes me pay though.

Thanks again for your help.

Excellent Kewi! There's your band, working for you. Great job everyone, another bandster is on her way to success!!!!!:clap2:

Thats why were here...smiling......yeah kewi!

Kewi, my wife hasn't had but one problem with her food coming back up and that was because she got stuck. She tells me that she will NOT swallow a bite of anything if she can't smear it against the roof of her mouth without "lumps". She might get tired of chewing, but she doesn't have to chew it "twice".

If healthy solid foods come back up, you are still too tight.

Exactly! If you are not able to eat healthy solid foods without PBing then you are too tight a small slight unfill as little as .1 or .2 ccs removed will make a huge difference.