I had an appointment on May 12th. I had lost 12lbs in 6weeks, so the dr. decided that I had hit my sweet spot. No fluid added in my band! Now after kicking my body into high drive with more exercise, I have found myself more hungry! And wouldn't you know I feel like I can eat more!. I have not lost more than 1 to 2lbs since my visit and I find myself obsessing over weight loss. I started out as 277 on surgery date and have gotten down to about 227. I had my surgery on Oct. 29, 2010. I am so scared that I have reached a plateau or could have stretched my pouch. How do you know if your pouch is stretched? Could I be hungry because of the lack of fill? Why am I getting indigestion? Is there anyone out there who is having to adjust mentally and physically like me? Can someone please help me?

You could need another fill because you've lost weight and lost fat under your band.

If you are hungry in less than 4-5 hours after a meal, can eat more than 1.5 c of solid food, and are gaining weight then you need a fill.

However, if your eating has only recently changed then it's a mental change. Keep a food diary for a week. See what you're eating, the quantities, and when you're eating it.

Also - if you keep a food diary and exercise diary for two weeks, and take your weight every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday you'll have evidence to go to your Dr. with to say that you need a fill.