I have been banded for less than 5 weeks and I had my first fill one week ago. I had 5 cc put in during surgery and I had .7 put in the band during the first fill. I am not sure if I am vomiting or Sliming but at every meal, I have a great deal of mucus bring my food up again and it looks like pure slime. I do not have the acid taste of throwing up but the food comes right back up again chewed. Someone help please!!!

I have not lost any weight in over a month and I am not sure if I am actually vomiting at every meal and jeopardizing the band. Any advice would be appreciated.

Sounds to me like either you are too tight or you aren't taking small bites and chewing really really well.

Are you following the "rules"...small bites, chew to mush, no drinking with meals?

I agree. Don't panic, first of all. This is completely normal to have happen. You are learning how to eat again.

Eat a few bites, chew well and STOP for a while. If you are still hungry, eat a few more bites later.

Do not drink any fluids with your meals-this can fill up your pouch so there won't be any room for food.

Perhaps change the foods that you are eating- does EVERYTHING slime back up?

And then if you can't resolve the issue, you can always go back to your doctor who can guide you. You may just need some guidance or an adjustment.

Good luck!

That could be very dangerous at this stage with your band. Please try slowing down, chew your food a little more. Sliming at this point , 5 weeks, not good. Remember dont drink or try to wash down when you are like that. That is a lot in your band so early, Did you have any restriction prior to this fill? If your fluids are going down ok, be patient and maybe eat by your self(alone) for a few days. I know when I got distracted at mealtime by DH or the kids, this was when I had a tendency to eat faster or not chew enough. So I would eat after the family. Try cutting your meat/protien into bites half or 1/4 the size of your thumbnail, easy to picture since it is right there where your tiny fork and knife are. Are you usinig a smaller version of fork? I am 16 months out and I still eat with a coctail fork or baby fork most of the time, it makes a difference, set your fork down in between your bites. Hang in there, we have to retrain our minds as well as our hands.

I think you need to call your dr to go in, On tomorrow it'll be my 6th week since being banded.. I don't get my first fill until June 11th.. Maybe you were filled to soon, I don't know, but I wouldn't take any chances, If you know you're chewing will and doing everything you suppose to, don't question yourself, call the dr that's what their there for...