I was banded 10/07. Had no complications. Could eat wayyy too much. Went in for first fill last week. Got spanked for stretching my pouch by eating too much. Dr. told me after my fill that if I did not chew enough, I would be in "painville". Well, of coarse he was right... Now, after I eat that bad thing and the pain shoots through my chest, is there any way to easy it? flush it with water? Barf it? Or do I just have to wait it out???

I have heard pineapple juice works...Have not had to try it though.

definitely BARF IT! Technically you are not vomiting because the food has not even made it to the pouch. It's stuck in your chest. Sometimes you can wait it out....but if it hurts REALLY bad, get it out.

I found it helps to wet it with about 1 teaspoon of water at a time.

Wont that damage the band? I guess by now, it shold be all healed... Barfing isnt the easiest thing either... thanks

definitely BARF IT! Technically you are not vomiting because the food has not even made it to the pouch. It's stuck in your chest. Sometimes you can wait it out....but if it hurts REALLY bad, get it out.

I'm not so sure I agree with this statement. Barfing is VERY bad for the band (the action of barfing whether food is in your tummy or not), and if you do it a lot (once and a while is probably inevitable) you can cause slipping and you don't want to lose your band do you? My advice, make extra sure to chew, chew, chew small bites and if you do end up with something stuck, try a small sip or two of pineapple juice as some people swear that it's like Draino for bandsters.

Yea I have read everywhere to avoid vomiting at all cost!

Hi Now I am worried, I am now able to eat real food, no fill yet, and I eat what I want. Salads, stirfry, sandwhich, fish what ever. I have always had a very healthy appetite and am eating less but now I am worried I could stretch my pouch. How much did your dr. say you should be eating?

barfing is bad. you should wait for it to go down if you can. in my experience, drinking on top of stuck makes for a bad situation (mine resulted in projectile vomit). It hurts bc it is negative reinforcement. Next time you will remember to chew smaller bites, wait bt bites, etc.

fwd leap, I think you should be eating bt 4-6 oz of food or 1/2cup to 3/4 cup.

I have been told approx. 1 cup. I have an email to my Doc to clarify that. But i THINK that is approx what we should be eating...

TulipStar- thats tough love baby- I am afraid you are right. I must admit that every time I wonder if this is ok to eat, and then how much I should chew before swallowing, I remember that pain. I think you are right. Dont try to shortcut the learning. thanks.

I need to learn these new habits as well. I get such terrible pain in my chest when something gets stuck. Think I'd learn by now!