Ok so maybe there is such a thing as ME reading or getting too much information.

I'm researching the LapBand preparing for this and reading through posts because I havent had the sugery yet, but want to be well informed .

Butttt....

I know in some ways Im a easy person to scare .. because just reading the bottle of Metimucal had me to scared to take it. So I didnt .

The may cause choking or swell up your throat , if not taken with enough liquid totally freaked me out.

My main concern is I have a hard time with the thought of choking or feeling as though I am .. with that said I am just wondering is this truely a common occurance that most of you have felt from time to time?

Im scared that I will do the banding , and then become a permanate fixture at the ER:omg: , or my doctors office fearing Im dying from choking ( yes, I have been told by friends I can be a bit of a

Hypochondriac..)

I dont know why Im panicing because I know there will be some who had bad things happen or go wrong.. Its just Im starting to think that the vast majority has had dificulting swallowing .. which may send me into a panic.

Do you think this may be a reason for me to not do this surgery ?I know its my decision and, I'm not trying to find a reason to back out .. just honestly have a scared moment again.

:help:

A great way to avoid taking big bites is to use baby silverware. I bought the disposable animal shaped spoons and forks, made my dixie (I think) for about $4 (8 spoons, 8 forks), they are reusable but cheap enough to toss. I carried a set in my purse for restaurant use. They were great, small and really helped control the size of my bites. ~Mandy

Chew Chew Chew do not let yourself get so hungry that you eat too fast. I can eat anything if I chew it to a paste. Go slow. This is what my Dr said and as long as I follow his orders it is fine. When I do not chew it sometimes gets stuck, not bad but not fun.

My regret is that I was not banded sooner. Money was hard to come by. I went to Dr. Ortiz in Mexico and am very happy.

HI, I am not yet banded, but, I have a phobia of vomiting...so I can relate..Just remember you will not die from food being stuck in your food pipe..only if it blocks off your wind pipe..and that isnt what pbing is. I am going to be so obsessive with chewing that I will probably end up pureeing everything I ever eat again..lol geri;)

HI, I am not yet banded, but, I have a phobia of vomiting...so I can relate..Just remember you will not die from food being stuck in your food pipe..only if it blocks off your wind pipe..and that isnt what pbing is. I am going to be so obsessive with chewing that I will probably end up pureeing everything I ever eat again..lol geri;)

oK NOW totally hit the nail on the hammer.. I have a fear of choking, that is why I dont eat jolly ranchers or any hard candy.. nor would I let my son.

I understand the chewing really good , its just when I think of me choking or having esphagus problems (that I have read about on here) it terrifies me. Again it just may be worst cause senerios