Hi. I've had 3 or 4 fills and I believe I am at 5 or 6 cc now. Since my fill last month I have had some scary experiences. I felt a searing pain in my esophagus and the need to throw up but couldn't. I have always had problems throwing up. I even tried to stick my fingers down my throat and that didn't help. I'm pretty sure each event was triggered by eating too big of a bite and/or too fast. Is this normal?

Well, if you're eating too fast and taking too big of a bite and not chewing well and you have a lap band... yes, that is normal

You need to take it easy. Chew your food really well, take smaller bites, and pause between swallows. That should resolve the issue. If you're still getting stuck on small bites and well-chewed food then you may want to get an unfill at some point.

Don't feel bad, I'm pretty sure we've all been there. My doctor told me my 2 CC fill wouldn't cause any restriction so I kept eating like I always did and I swallowed a huge mouthful of noodles. THAT hurt. You get used to learning the signs. If you feel a tightness in your upper chest, STOP EATING and sip some Water until it goes away and then try eating again but slower and with smaller bites. That helps me a lot.

Thanks @@needtorecover !

I had the same problem and that is exactly what it was for me eating to fast and to big of bites. Take your time and enjoy the results

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