Hi Everyone

I Had The Band Put In On October 5th 2006, And Had My First Fill On October 27th. Since Then I Have Started On Soft Foods eggs, Soft Potatos Ect..... I Notices That I Feel Like I Cant Swallow Like The food Is Getting Stuck In My Throat And At Times I Feel Like I Am Going To Throw Up. Does This Happen To Any Of You?

Anther Question I Have Is Are There Any coffee Drinkers Out There. I Am A Huge Fan Of Coffee And Have Been Drinking Regular, I No It Is Not Good For Me Because It Is A Dieretic And All, But Is It Going To Really Hurt Me To Have A Cup Of Undecaffinated Per Day Or Am I Hurting My Insides?

Please Help

Yes. That is restriction you are feeling. Your band sits up higher than your normal stomach. If you overfill your little pouch, you will definitely feel a 'golf ball' or stuck feeling and possibly even throw up. Welcome to restriction!

Leatha G is right. You feel like if you have your stomach at your neck. It is like the nerves that send the fullness alert to the brain are just up there next to the pouch. I ve had that sensation for up to 5 years, but that a good sign the band is working.

Also somedays you will feel like a burning sensation like if you have a sore throat. I do not know what it is. But it is not that bad, losing weight is the positive side of the band. You will get used to it. Cheers:)

I get that feeling alot and have at times thrown up or PB'd as we call it. Chew your food more until it's almost liquid when you swallow. Eat slowly and it should help some.