Newly Filled Question

Okay, so Friday I went in for a fill.  I now have 5cc's.  I need some help here.  I don't know if I'm trying to eat too much too fast, not chewing my food good enough or what.  I will start to eat something and after a couple of bites, it's like, ohhhhhhh pain....... It feels like I can feel the food going all the way down trying to get through, and it is painful.  Am I doing something wrong here?  It's kind of cool though because I'm hungry and want to eat, but after that starts, it's like, nevermind....  Just wondering if anyone else has had this issue.   Jenn

 It could be a combinations of  to big of bites t and not chewing enough. Slow down and chew a little more and if your still having problems contact you surgeon. Mary C

Jenn,          I had RYN but my friend had Lap Band and he  has had troubles ever since.  U have to really chew stuff or it gets stuck and hurts. He was over filled and had to go into the hospital to be unfilled, what a messs!  Call your doctor, they should tell u what to do.  Maybe u are too filled!       Best of luck,                Robin

I suggest you go to the lap band message board for questions abour your band,  http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/lapband/a,messageboard/boa rd_id,5359/   This is a great place to socialize but most here have had the RNY and know little about the band.   If you have band specific questions the lap band board is the place to go.  Here is another helpful link  http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/lapband/ When you did your research on the band you should have seen that you need to take small bites and chew really well.  I think that is the same with the RNY.  Immediatley after a fill some doctors suggest full liquids for a day or two and then soft food as you slowly work your way back to regular food.   If you do need a slight unfill, it's not a big deal  (no mess, honsest).  If after gradually working back to solid food, you are still having problems I suggest you call you surgean. Good luck Mary C