Ok, what is your hint? What tells you that you had better not take another bite? I had my first PB the other day, but I don't know if I missed my hint. I didn't feel overly full or stuffed or anything. I was trying to eat slow. I just don't know. Help me figure this out?

I was wondering the same thing!

Wouldn't it be great if all of the bands came with an alarm? It could say something like... "Beep-beep.... back away from the plate....beep-beep. This has been a warning of the you will PB alarm system."

Ok, I can tend to get silly, but you get the picture.:grouphug:

Wouldn't it be great if all of the bands came with an alarm? It could say something like... "Beep-beep.... back away from the plate....beep-beep. This has been a warning of the you will PB alarm system."

Ok, I can tend to get silly, but you get the picture.:smile:

LOL!!! :grouphug::pray2:

I'm gonna tell you exactly what is in my manual given to me by my Dr. to follow after surgery:

Stage 1: Clear liquid diet (24 hours)

You will begin the clear liquid diet the day of your surgery, when your surgeon feels it is appropriate. The main goal at this point is just to keep you well hydrated. You will remain on this diet for 24 hours or until your surgeon or dietitian advance you. DO NOT TAKE IT UPON YOUR SELF TO ADVANCE YOUR DIET SOONER THAN RECOMMENDED!

Stage 2: Puree Diet (2 wks)

About 24 hours after surgery you will be advanced to the pureed diet. This is the point where you will begin introducing Protein into the diet. The texture of the foods that you will be consuming should be like baby food or mashed potatoes. NO SOLID foods are allowed on this diet. DO NOT EAT ANY solid food DURING THIS STAGE.

During this stage it is important to be sure your food is baby food consistency. No chunks. You will put undo stress on your band and could cause costly damage. You will get to the solid food stage soon enough. At this point healing is key. Good luck! You CAN do this.

I was banded last Wednesday and I have already eaten mashed potatoes, very thin shaved turkey, and I have chewed very very well until it's almost like swallowing liquid. Is this O.K.??? I was feeling so weak that I started eating a little more solid food, but chewing very well.

Ok, I think I finally recognize my warning. I have noticed a slight gurgling sound/feeling in my throat after the last bite.

I was wondering the same thing! I have yet to recognize the fullness signs. I am at 3.5 cc's and sometimes I can get juicy chicken breast down and other days I just can't, despite chewing it up! I have had several incidents where the food would get stuck. It causes major distress and despite drinking something and hearing gurgling sounds, I have to sit straight up and then the "slimming" occurs and then its off to the bathroom to throw it up. But the distress can last for 10 to 15 minutes. It really sucks. Has anyone had a hard time doing the 30/30 rule with drinks?? I just cant seem to eat without sipping something!!

I don't know about you, but once I get that stuck feeling, drinking actually makes it worse. It was always the first thing to do before banding, but now I am trying to break that habit. I still want to drink while eating, so I have been making sure nothing is within reach.

Just worked this out today. Its not a 'don't take another bite' more a 'dam woman! you took too much'. I get a stabbing pain in the centre of my chest, then it goes right under my right breast and feels like someone has stuck a knife in there. Then I basically have it for about the next hour. Fun, huh?

Just worked this out today. Its not a 'don't take another bite' more a 'dam woman! you took too much'. I get a stabbing pain in the centre of my chest, then it goes right under my right breast and feels like someone has stuck a knife in there. Then I basically have it for about the next hour. Fun, huh?

I think because all of my moments have been from big bite syndrome, all of my signals have been in my throat. I'm not restricted enough for the pain in my chest. I can only hope that I nip this in the bud before I get that restriction. I go for another fill in less than 2 weeks, so I know that is a real possibility.

Ok, what is your hint? What tells you that you had better not take another bite? I had my first PB the other day, but I don't know if I missed my hint. I didn't feel overly full or stuffed or anything. I was trying to eat slow. I just don't know. Help me figure this out?

thank goodness i havent had an episode but i am learning to just stop eating when im not hungry because if i wait until im full to stop, then 10 min later im uncomfortable. not sure about pbing. but there have been times i could feel food try to come up in my throast kinda like a hiccup and im like yep i ate too much i better stop