Last night was my first taste of red meat since being banded 6 weeks ago. :hungry:It was heaven to be able to chew, even if I had to chew to mush. I have to say, they weren't kidding about red meat sticking with you!!!! I got full so fast, I couldn't even finish what I put on my plate. I had three small slices of roast beef with a tablespoon of gravey so it wasn't dry. I was full when I went to bed and was STILL FULL this morning when I got up. I couldn't even eat breakfast!! I didn't get hungry until lunch today. So solid food DOES stick with you longer. Now I understand about controlling hunger. May sound stupid to some of you, but it was a revelation for me. I think I can do this!!

so true aubrie my Dr. told me to eat my meat first then side Item because the meat will sit longer its heaiver and take longer to digest so you will fill full longer.

Staying full for that long may not last forever, but protein first does make a big difference in fullness levels.

I have been banded for 6 months now and still cannot eat meat without it getting stuck. I have 1.8ccs in a 4cc band. Thanksgiving was not pleasant....turkey wouldn't go down....Xmas....ham didn't work. I basically do best with soups and purees, mashed potatoes, etc. Is this normal????

There may be a couple of explanations. chew at least thirty chews before you swallow. I tend to not chew enough, and have noticed that not chewing my meat well does make me very uncomfortable. Also, meat can tend to be dry. Try to find some low calorie moistening agents for your meat so it goes down easier. I found some fat free gravey at the health food store. It helps A LOT. I have also used applesauce, fat free salad dressing and a little mustard. anything to help moisten the meat. Then it doesn't sit like a ball in my tummy.

Filet mignon, if you work it slooow and chew chew and it goes down with no problems.. seems to hang around for eons too.