I'm freaking out a little. I was banded about a month ago, and I have zero restriction at all. I can eat whatever I want, as much as I want: pizza, rice, Pasta, chicken, bread, diet soda, etc. I don't even have to chew all that well. Only one time did I get a twinge of pain, and I had eaten more than I should have (holiday dinner). TMI alert: I burped and felt better right away. My band is in the right position - I had it checked by esophogram.

Is this normal? I get a fill in 2 weeks. Will that help? Is my ability to eat anything and everything a sign that I could fail on the band? :Yawn:

Hang in there, you're about to turn the corner.

It will all be worth it.

Best Wishes!!

I've read all your responses, and I agree with all the folks telling you this is totally NORMAL! I had the same experience and I was totally freaked out too....it actually took me a couple fills and a little unfill to get to just the right place. I didn't lose weight well until that point either. Regarding the "judgemental" posts out there....ridiculous. If we all had will power, we wouldn't have needed to do this to begin with! The band forces a change in the way you eat until (after months) you finally start relaxing and feeling okay with it. You will actually have to train yourself to understand your body will survive with the small amounts you'll be eating. I literally remember trying to force food down because I thought I needed it. It's an evolutionary process....but have no fear, you won't be able to eat like that for long! And when you hit that place, beware.....it is depressing at first, but that is a whole nother thread!