AHHH!!

I was wondering if anyone could offer me some suggestions. I got my 3rd fill on Feb. 6th and I think I've had some really great restriction, which is awesome, but today I PB'd for the first time and I feel awful. Not physically, but mentally. I honestly think I had it coming. I seem to really be struggling with eating too fast. How can I monitor myself, so I slow down enough. Every single time I eat anything, I hurt. I think I'm chewing enough, but maybe I'm not. How long should I wait between bites? I'm getting really frustrated because I don't look forward to any kind of a meal, because it hurts. I don't think the fill nurse, put that much saline into my band, but I'll probably call the doc's office anyways. Anyhow, can anyone offer me any suggestions? I'm desperate. I want this to work soooo badly. Thanks! Tasha

Hi Tasha, I am a rny patient. But i was a FAST eater. I put the timer on my stove for 30 minutes and put my fork down between each bite - I also found that thumbing through a magazine helped me slow down. I hope this helps you

Tasha, I would definitely call your doctors office and talk to a nurse about it.. make sure you know how long you are taking to eat and how big of bites.... I thought it was me and what I was doing that was causing my pain, but I had a stricture and ulcers... I don't know if those are anything that could be going on with you or not, I don't know much about the lap-band issues.. but they said the symptoms are the same for ulcers and for strictures... Please call your doctor... no need to suffer like I did thinking it is something that you are doing wrong... Good Luck and keep us posted... Shawn M.

I would also suggest a timer. I have only had 2 fill and my next is March8th, and I do not have the restriction I need but the band rules are: Take 20 to 30 minutes to eat. Chew 15-20 times. Only put pea sized pieces of food in your mouth. It sounds like you are eating to fast. Try the above stuff and let us know how it goes. Good luck to you! Chastity