Is it possible to chew too much?

[NotABuckOFive 0]

It use to be that I could eat half a cup of my meal and feel full. But over the past couple of months or so I am not feeling even the slightest bit of tightness after eating half a turkey sandwich on wheat and half a cup of salad for lunch.< /p>

I had a fill a couple of weeks ago but I still feel the same. I think my band has been filled to the point the doctor doesn't want to put too much more in. Do you think you can chew your food too much so that it just passes through?

[SherryW 4]

Not sure you can chew too much ever really. But I would think it could pass through easier because you've now made it a mushy by chewing so much. I do know that fills are not a science so...is there a chance when your doc withdraws the Fluid to see how much is in there prior to filling that he's putting back in the same amount or so little more that you're not noticing the fill?

I can be honest with you in saying I just had a fill last month and my doc put in literally .75cc more and yet I feel I can eat half a sandwich..or a whole one depending on how long I take and what it is. Yes...at night I do sometimes get reflux so I"m afraid to tighten it more. Finicky bands for sure sometimes. I wish I could help you more but, at least you know you're not alone. I think the key is to stop eating when you no longer feel hungry not necessarily when you feel full....definately two different feelings :tt1:

Good luck

[georgia girl 35]

I think the key is to stop eating when you no longer feel hungry not necessarily when you feel full....definately two different feelings :tt1:

Good luck

Sherry, you are absolutely right. I am still fighting that demon. I think we have felt that full feeling for soooo long, we still think we need to feel that way. I can honestly say I am getting better on this, but I still struggle with it everyday.

You know, I've never really been a big fan of measuring food, but it is something I have considered to start doing religiously here lately.

NotABuckOFive

I have wondered the same thing. I have never PB'ed or gotten stuck and I have been a stickler for chewing my food until it's pretty much liquid (mainly because I worry about doing harm to my band). Sorry, I don't have an answer to your question, but I have also wondered about it too.

[Gone4Now 4]

This is an interesting question! I've wondered that, if I chew sometimes will it make it mushy and make it easier for too much to go down. I try to keep it in mind, and just not get too full. I also eye-ball what I'm eating and if I think I've eaten more than I should for a normal portion, I stop.

It's definitely been a challenge, though - and thanks for bringing it up. I think the main key is awareness.

[TulipStar 2]

I don't think its possible to chew "too much"... You should definitely tell your Dr. what portion size you are eating and he/she should adjust accordingly.

My band is really finicky. Yesterday I ate a small chicken soft taco for dinner and had no problem. However, the day before I could only eat 1/2 of the same thing. It just depends on the day for me.... (and the time).

[MerryHearted 20]

I don't think so. I chew my food til there's nothing left and still get that full feeling.

Sounds like you need a small adjustment. Even 0.1 cc can make a difference once you are well adjusted.