If the purpose of the band is to get foods to "sit" in the upper pouch for as long as possible, then why do I feel the food going through immediately?

I mean, if I don't chew things well enough, I know it because it gets stuck. But, why do I feel it right away? Shouldn't it take a while for it to start to move through?

The obvious answer might be that I don't have enough restriction yet because I haven't had a fill, but if I don't chew extremely well, food gets stuck. So, I am sure I already have a bit of restriction.

Oh, gees. I sound like I am talking in circles. I'll stop typing now. :mad2:

It seems to be a huge balancing trick to me. I was there too. Sounds like you need a tiny, tiny bit more restriction and to re-educate the chewing system. Half a year down the line - I sometime still forget to chew properly. Just when you find your sweet spot - you'll lose enough weight in a few weeks to start all over. Great fun!

Hi BonMag I to was banded 8-10-09 I get 1st fill 9-17 I like you don't feel much restriction. I haven't had anything stuck do fill up easily. Lost 20 on 2week post-op then gained 6 after soft diet but have stayed there for 2 weeks Dr. says its normal Looking forward to first fill Thursday hang in there good luch Steve

My doctor says that I don't have any fill at present but each person's anatomy is different and I might feel some tightness at times. I get my first fill on the 23rd.