Well OK....I got my 3rd fill on June 4th and could barely eat soup before the swelling went down. I am eating small meals and they are chewed very VERY well. I am having absolutely no trouble with breakfast (slim fast) and lunch, but I cannot tolerate supper-even if it is soup. Is this normal??:drool:

Typically its the opposite and you can't eat until later in the day. That being said, if you can stand the hunger I would just eat throughout the day only or drink liquid at night. If you get an unfill you will lose some of your restriction. It is up to you though.

I agree it is usually tight at breakfast and then looser at dinner. Your body must just react differently to the band. Try to have the good protein shakes you like availabe when it gets real tight to at least have that to sip on for your meal. I really like the Pure Protein drinks that come in a can like soda because they are easy to grab to take with me. They are 35 grams of protein. Try to count your calories threw the day to make sure you not going way under what you should be eating. I know that sounds weird because diet was usually starvation but when we don't eat our body metabilism shuts down and your body goes in starvation mode. You will feel tired and fatiged but not loose weight. I have done it a few times and I think to myself I am practically starving why am I not dropping wieght. Your body will think it is in starvation mode and just shut down and any little bit you do put in it will just hold onto. Our bodies are amazing and you will really start looking at everything as a science with protein and vitamins for fuel not just eat it to fill your belly. Just be careful with the soups because they are super salty and when your tight it is hard to get the water you need and by having lots of salt your going to have cotton mouth and feel FAMISHED for liquids. It is a balance that everyone's body is difference and some need more iron some need more B-12. I love the Bariatric Advantage multi vitamins you can get online because they are easy to chew and taste good. Then you know at least your multi vita are covered for the day. Check them out if you need suppliments or vita that are made for Weight loss patients. Good luck.

Vikki I have the Bariatric Advantage vitamins, and yes, while they are easy to chew and have an excellent balance of what bandsters need, I CAN"T STAND the chalky texture. It makes me want to gag. My teeth get all gritty. What flavor do you have? Maybe that makes a difference. I have watermelon and I feel like I'm eating chalkboard chalk.