this is probably a dumb question but I just need some clarification...

I had a fill on 5/8/07. 1st one... since then when i eat something that i did not chew well enough or something that I should NOT eat, I have a terrible, terrible, constricted feeling in my chest, like it will not go down but does not come up... is that restriction??? I am learning to take smaller bites, chew, chew, chew and not eat certain things...

Just want to clarify that this is what it shoudl feel like..

thanks for any input!!!

That is not necessarily restiction. That is a sign that you aren't chewing well enough of taking too big of a bite. I have that happen and I hate it so much.

Restriction is if you get full pretty fast and stay full for a few hours.

thanks so much...

i figured as much... I am going back in June for fill#2... I have not had the "full feeling" just yet. I usually stop when I get the restricted feeling... and you are probably 100% right... still learning!!! big change in lifestyle that is for sure!!

Hi Dean i was banded in January and suffer the same as you, i think pain is fullness but its not obviously. i have 7 mils in a 9 mil band and still dont feel the full feeling.

Sorry Dena not Dean

Yes, I agree w/Denise822! That feeling is pretty painful, as I have experiencied myself quite a few times...The only thing that provides immediate relief is to make myself throw up, and that doesn't take too much effort. However, you want to avoid throwing up so you don't slip your band. You'll get the hang of it soon enough, trust me!

thanks for the input... it is greatly appreciated to know that I am not alone!!!