Yes, it's 3:30am and I decided it's time to find out if anyone has the same problem. When I feel food or water getting "stuck" I find that I get relief sooner if I don't swallow my saliva until I feel "clear". This means I look and act like a tobacco-chewer - spitting in a cup. I do this at restaurants, which is getting bothersome to my husband (can't imagine why ) I do it at home, right now in fact. I'm feeling a bit loopy right now, but would really like to know if this is common. I've been banded since March 30 - have had several fills and an unfill. I'm trying hard to master the band and am happy with the results... but it can be exhausting. Thank you for any replys.

have trouble with the ticker thing!!

I spit also. I keep a supply of red plastic or cups that you can't see thru in the car,my purse,nitestand just about everywhere. It helps to keep napkins in the bottom of the cup so you don't see too much. I had my band put in August of 2005 and have lost about 80lbs.

i wouldnt worry about the spitting thing. Lots of us go through it, some at more noticeable levels then others. I actually pretty much eat alone at all times because of this problem. an inconvenience? hell yea it is, but i cant wait til my wedding. I reached my goal of my freshman cheerleading weight of 120 from 225 adn i made it in less than a year. Hang in there, and bare with it. I also agree with a few messages up... ive notices that if u take as much time possible ( an annoying amount of time ) chewing throuroughly, it can decrease the amount and intensity of this crazy saliva with a mind of its own!!! good luck. youre not alone!

-SM

I find when I eat too fast or do not chew enough I experience this as well with PAIN. The saliva has no choice where it is going. great idea the cups, I`ve been using paper towels. Ick, eeeuuuw, gross, oooww. The whole time is awful. It has definately slowed me way down, or to be careful with something new. Just in case. I am glad I am not alone.forreste

I am a spitter, too. It's because I insist on eating stuff I shouldn't sometimes (last night it was brisket that was a bit dry), or I'm stressed out and shouldn't be trying to eat anything, sometimes I don't chew well enough, and sometimes it's just a mystery.

I always ask for a to-go cup when I order my meal and I keep one or two in the car. If you have a chance, steal the barf bags out of airplanes. They are great!

Well that is me too. I have just about figured out what I can and cannot eat..I love Hamburgers all the way but I know I cant do it so I buy a smal one and take it home and chew it up and out it goes...this sounds crazy but you know what it kills the craving I have which is not real often but there are times I cant help my self...I eat steak(Ribeye) because its tender and moist and I can chew small pieces and it goes right down no problem. I have to pass on Pizza and Spaggttiiii...2 of my most favorite things to eat out of the other 100 things (hahah).

oh ya banded in may 2004 have lost 110 went from size 28's and up down to 18-16 depends on maker of clothes...had no problems with band at all Thank You God for giving me that Blessing....I am 44 years old and my stepmom said to me you are back to the size you was at 18yrs old....wowooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel good

You know I use the spit cups but find that after a while have to get fresh ones because the sight of the spit makes me want to throw up....weak stomache I guess.

I have not been banded yet and find this a little alarming? Is this common?

Yes to the Cup! I just got a fresh fill after a year and boy am I tight! Using the cup alot and glad to have it otherwise I would never leave the bathroom!

Does anyone wake up in the middle of the night choking on their spit? It scares me that it won't go down in my sleep. I'm not too tight. I actually think I need another fill. I keep spit cup in my car as well & go to the bathroom at restaurants. Drinking with my meal makes a huge difference in whether I spit/pb. Do you think we will continue to spit/pb for the rest of our lives? I'm 2 yrs post op.

Lisa I wake up in the middle of the night choking and it scares me too! I have just gotten a new fill after a year but I can tell you I will not be without a spit cup at my side in the future.

I spit in a cup to! If I try to swallow and keep it down it causes the real deal vomit! Not good. This has only happened 3 or 4 times. I only have problems with the first couple of bites. After that it is pretty much okay, unless I over eat.

I was having alot of trouble spitting up but I had the fluid removed from my band and life is much better. Probably too much restriction.

do you have to spit cuz your full or plugged up or what... i am getting ready for surgery and this scares me. is this reaaly a way of life? please let know whatelse i don't hear from the dr. does anyone regret being banded?