I'm one week out and my doctor told me I can start on regular foods (being very careful...I already know this is not normal) but I'm wondering what it feels like to get food stuck.

When I eat I cut my food into teeny tiny bites and chew, chew, chew but I ate 2 chicken nuggets yesterday (not fast food ones or anything, two tiny baked pieces of chicken) and a few baked fries, this was at noon yesterday and I am still feeling full.

I'm really thirsty but I feel so full that I can barely drink anything. This morning I felt a little hungry so I drank diet hot chocolate (my doc said warm liquids help things pass) and I'm stuffed again. Do you think I could have a blockage? Why would I feel full from liquid only? I don't hurt at all though, I'm just full.

Does anyone know how I'm feeling that could help me out here?

I'm a dork.. And, I'll have you know that dorks have feelings too.

I think you would be ok with mushy foods...yogurt, pudding, cottage cheese. I think this stage helps get you used to the texture things should be when you swallow regular food (if that makes sence).

I am 4 weeks out and I still have trouble eating some foods (probably more mental than anything). I havent had steak, bread, Pasta or anything like that.

I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to read all of your responses and suggestions. Although I was banded 9/8/08 and have lost weight (40/50 lbs) I had a back injury and could not exercise so I regained about 17 lbs. I recently had a fill and for the first time since being banded, I have restriction and so I am on the way to losing again. I have noticed burping and the being "stuck" feeling for the very first time since banding and it is uncomfortable. This happens when I try to eat solid foods; I can only have soup right now and soft, steamed fish. That's about all I can tolerate. I thought something was wrong until I read your posts. Now I know to take it easy; stick with very soft foods and look forward to losing mega weight!

I have food get stuck on a regular basis. Believe me, you will know for sure when it happens. There will be no mistaking it. In the mornings I can barely eat anything, not even oatmeal without some pain. Most foods I have to cut into tiny pieces and chew chew chew and quite often still have severe pain. I do not know if this is normal or not. I am going on a cruise the end of Jan and am concerned that I will not be able to eat anything. I am going to try to take instant oatmeal in my suitcase for emergency foods.

I am in pain but still not loosing any weight.

Check my post about Anyone feeling discomfort in their throat? I describe how eating has been for me. I got 1/2 cc taken out and I can eat so much easier now. I stopped losing weight because I got so frustrated trying to eat Protein, ate a little, then satisfied my hunger with junk food that slides down easily.