The Second Fill

So I have had 2 fills now in my band. After the first fill, I needed to chew better and eat smaller bites but I was still able to eat a little more than I thought I should. When I went in to the doctor for my 2nd fill I had lost 8.5 lbs in 2 weeks. I was really happy with that!! I had gained 4 at my last visit so now I am down a total of 22 lbs!!

I asked for a 2nd fill and he just put in a small amount this time. It has been a little rough this time. I have tried eating soft grilled chicken a few times and I get a few bites down and then something gets stuck. That is the most painful thing!! It feel like a combo of having a heart attack and suffocating. I can't breath and I can't drink it makes it feel worse, even swallowing is painful.

I tried eating pasta last night and that didn't work out at all. I ate some and then it got stuck and wouldn't pass. It hurt so bad and I was freaking out, I try to walk back and forth when something gets stuck to try to help it pass and this just wouldn't pass. Needless to say I threw it up. That was a little scary because there was no warning of it coming to even make it to the bathroom. Good thing I was at my mom's and not out in public somewhere.

So I am scared to eat much now, I am sticking to soft soft foods and still chewing really well.

I go back in Monday, but I don't think I am going to get another fill this time. I need to figure out what works with the amount I have in now I can't imagine adding more I am afraid I would be on an all liquid diet.

Fingers crossed for a big weight loss again when I go in. I am not letting myself weigh at home so I can be surprised :)

kv