I've been banded for 10 months and down 60 lbs. I had one fill 4 months ago. I've noticed within the last month that I've really started to rely on sliders to get through the day. I try to eat chicken; pork; beef and countless others to get my Protein but no matter how much I chew, I get stuck.

Out of fear I just stay away from those foods. Because I get hungry I reply on Soups, chips, ice cream, and tons of coffee. I don't know why this is happening all of a sudden but I'm wondering if I should get an unfill?

As I type this, I am feeling light headed. I will probably run home and make a Protein shake for supper. (boring)

What do you think I should do?

What does your surgeon say? Sure sounds like you're too tight? I've found with chicken and pork, I need some kind of sauce to help it slide through. Not to the point it's a slider food, but just enough to lube up the trip through. I can only eat tenderloin steak. Hamburger is no problem.

I use salsa, hollandaise, gravy, BBQ sauce(sparingly), catsup, olive oil, salad dressing. Not always, but just those times when my band is a little tight or the food is a little dry.

I went back a few month after I hit the green zone about 10 months out from surgery. I too thought I was too tight but it turns out I really never learned to eat slower with smaller bites. I had .5 taken out, but went back 5 months later and had it put back in. I'm at a stage where I could handle just a little fill but it's not going to happen. I'd rather be just shy of too tight and try to pay closer attention to the satiety signals.

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Edited March 28, 201412 yr by 2muchfun