I got my 1st fill last Thursday and began regular foods on Saturday. Since then I've PB'd twice and nearly every meal I've eaten I feel like something is getting stuck. Is this normal? Am I eating the wrong foods? I chew and chew but still things feel like they are getting stuck. Is this the feeling of restriction? Or is restriction the feeling of being full. I still don't really know when I'm full.

I don't want to make my band slip- do I need to avoid PB'ing as much as possible or do I need to get my band unfilled a bit?

Thanks for the info-- i'm still really new at this stuff!

I am a newby but....what is BP may i ask??

Here's a thread (there are many) that explains what a PB is: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f7/what-does-pbd-mean-3469/

I had the same experience after my 2nd and 3rd fills....increased PBing and more adjustments to what and how I eat! If you are getting that stuck feeling at every meal you're probably just still irritated from the fill and PB's. Take it easy for a day or so and stick to fluids and mushies. Then introduce solids again, but go very slow. Stay with safe foods like fish, cooked vegetables, melons, things like that. AND CHEW CHEW CHEW....and WAIT WAIT WAIT between bites. I bet you'll be much better in another few days but that first week or two after a fill can be a bit tricky. Remember this next time you get a fill, too!

TerriDoodle, Thanks for the info- These boards are so extensive. I have been reading each day for over a week to try and take in all the info I can. Thanks for the help

Finallythin,

I too had my first fill last Thursday. I've PB'd a few more times than I'd like. It's like starting all over, learning what can be eaten and what can't. Grapes were fine last Wednesday...today they are a big no no. I'm finding that if I really take me time and chew a lot it's a bit easier. But this is a huge change from last week.

I haven't PBd yet, but earlier when I had a bite stuck I was HOPING for it just to get it up and out of me!!

I know whatcha mean. Had my surgery June 20th and have PB'd a time or two. What a weird feeling that is,, you know its coming on as soon as you swallow something but the odd thing is, you might have just ate the same thing and had no problems. For me it is eating too fast and not chewing enough I think. Ya'll have that same problem?

I PB'd a couple of times before my first fill yesterday. It was always when I wasnt paying attention and ate too fast or too big of a bite. Since my fill yesterday, I've stayed with mushie stuff. The great thing is...I AM FULL on 3/4 pack of oatmeal!!! YES!!!! The doc said the fullness may only last a few days, but I'll take it!

How are you doing now finallythin?

My family and I just returned from Disneyland and I PB'd nearly every meal I ate. I'm concerned this will make my band slip. Any idea if it will?? I do not feel restriction and I'm wondering if this is because I'm eating too fast so I do feel full? How is everyone else doing? I'm coming up on my 2 month anniversay..I want to be down to 255 by my next fill on 8/16 I've got a lot of work to do to get there though...:cry

If you are PBing every meal, you certainly ARE feeling restriction!

It is hard to eat properly at Disneyland, isn't it? Seems like you're always in a hurry and people want you to hurry up so you can go on to the next thing. Also, your 'stress' level is increased. Probably not eating the right things either.

Why don't you call your doctor and discuss it with his nurse? They might advise a slight unfill....at least for a while.