<p>I know there are threads on here about this but does anyone know what causes it? Does it mean you are too tight? Is it dangerous to your band? I could not find this answer in any of the threads on this topic. </p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks!</p>

First bite syndrome doesn't have anything to do w/being too tight. That happened to me before I even had my first fill (if I am remembering correctly).

Basically, you take a bite of something and then feel full. I don't know why it would be dangerous.

I totally have first bite syndrom. Typically it leads me to a PB then I am fine. Don't be scared of it. You may want to try warm liquids first. Good luck.

First bite syndrome doesn't have anything to do w/being too tight. That happened to me before I even had my first fill (if I am remembering correctly).

Basically, you take a bite of something and then feel full. I don't know why it would be dangerous.

Thanks for your answers guys. I don't think first bite syndrome is being full after just one bite - I think it is feeling some pain after the first bite or two that goes away after a few minutes. Can anyone shed some light on this?

Karen, yes, it is feeling full right after the first bite. Sometimes it just take a few minutes to pass. In my case, I usually PB. Last night during dinner I had a wonderful steak tostado salad. I had to PB twice, one on my margarita, the other some solid food first then I was able to consume almost the entire salad. If warm liquids help you then I would start with that. While PB is nasty, that is typically how I address first bite syndrome then I am fine. Depends on your body. Good luck.

I always thought that first bite syndrome is when you are first learning how to eat with the band and you accidentally take a larger than proper bite size and it causes you pain, or that stuck feeling. Another time it happens is when you allow yourself to become too hungry and accidentally swallow your first bite without chewing well enough and get that golf ball feeling. I guess it means different things to different people.

The way I understand first bite syndrome.

After the first bite or two, some people experience pain, almost like the sensation when you are about to PB. Some feel this pain has something to do with spasms of the esophagus or it could be a mental thing.

The suggestions I've read to over come this are: Have a glass of wine or hot liquid before eating to relax everything. Take one or two tiny tiny bites, chewed to nothing and then wait about 3-5 minutes before proceeding with the meal. I guess once you get past that initial discomfort you can eat normally.

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Candle - thank you so much for your answer. I was wondering mainly what caused it and also if it meant I was too tight. I guess I have my answers!!

Thanks