@triggergramma It has been over two years since my surgery and I still forget to chew as I should. When you lose the weight, you definitely have more room to eat bigger portions of food, but when you get that fill, OMG, you remember very quickly to chew, chew, chew. Yes, make sure you continue to eat smaller portions. I had my band filled last week and I am finally feeling the same restriction that you are talking about. I was like you too, several months of not losing but I have finally lost the two to three pounds in just a few days that I was trying to lose for several months. I would suggest not having the solution taken out unless you are throwing up or you can't eat at least 1/2 cup of food. If you are eating a 1/2 cup just fine, then you are on the right track.