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loseit    28

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How do you know if your pouch is stretched? Does it hurt? I am eating more than I think I should. I go for a fill on Tuesday and I am ready to be in the green zone.

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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT!    12,703

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The only way you could tell is if your surgeon checked it via barium swallow.

Please keep in mind the band isn't supposed to stop you from eating anything. It's your job to restrict your portions, not the band's job. The band isn't supposed to physically stop you from eating anything.

Here's a link that better explains it: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html

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Banduser    3

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Why do I need a lap band if I still have to do all portion restrictions. Should it not help me feel full? I have had only 1 fill and find I can eat anything I want.

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destynee1    417

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The only way you could tell is if your surgeon checked it via barium swallow.

Please keep in mind the band isn't supposed to stop you from eating anything. It's your job to restrict your portions, not the band's job. The band isn't supposed to physically stop you from eating anything.

Here's a link that better explains it: http://drsimpson.net...estriction.html

Missy!! Thank you so much for that link! I was stubborn, scoffing at it when it said the band does not restrict you, I was like.. what?!?! of course it is suppose to! but I read on.. I am so happy to have read all that and what an enlightenment it was. I feel knowing this gives me an even better chance. :) Thaaaaaank Yoooooooooou!!!!! <3 <3 <3

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destynee1    417

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Why do I need a lap band if I still have to do all portion restrictions. Should it not help me feel full? I have had only 1 fill and find I can eat anything I want.

You do feel satisfied with less.. but because you can eat anything doesn't mean you should. If you go into this thinking that it is suppose to do everything for you, it won't work. From what I read on that link, you eat a small amount slowly like our dr's tell us to.. and you do feel satisfied, just have to teach yourself to stop before you get "full".. then you won't be hungry for a long time which is the key. I know how ya feel, but what us overweight people do is "think" we want this, and have to have that... it is our minds that we have to change, that is the Hard part... but you can do it.. we can do it, takes practice, falling down, getting back up again, but you have to be positive and look at what this can do for us instead of what it can't. We are all here because we are NOT happy with ourselves and want to be happy, look and feel great and we can... nothing worth it is ever easy.. but thank god we have this band to "help" us on our way.. I wish you the best of luck.. and you will do great.. change that mind set hun! :) <3

P.S. I struggle with the same mind set all the time, but it is actually getting easier, and it will get easier as time goes on. You'll see! :)

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cheryl2586    3,053

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Look up on google the pouch test. Its a five day test for you to use to see if you still have restriction. It works

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bandedsheree    17

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Why do I need a lap band if I still have to do all portion restrictions. Should it not help me feel full? I have had only 1 fill and find I can eat anything I want.

Hi what fill have you got?

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bandedsheree    17

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Why do I need a lap band if I still have to do all portion restrictions. Should it not help me feel full? I have had only 1 fill and find I can eat anything I want.

Hi what fill have you got?

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bandedsheree    17

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Why do I need a lap band if I still have to do all portion restrictions. Should it not help me feel full? I have had only 1 fill and find I can eat anything I want.

Hi what fill have you got?

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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT!    12,703

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Why do I need a lap band if I still have to do all portion restrictions. Should it not help me feel full? I have had only 1 fill and find I can eat anything I want.

Please the read link above in my previous response, it will explain it.

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☠carolinagirl☠    18,722

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just because one can eat whatever they want, doesnt mean one should..

that is what the majority of us needing wls...

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dj112    21

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What does a stretched pouch have to do with eating more than you think you should? The problem is in my mind's not our stomach. My Dr. told me you get stretched pouch from jugging too much Water at one time.

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What does a stretched pouch have to do with eating more than you think you should? The problem is in my mind's not our stomach. My Dr. told me you get stretched pouch from jugging too much Water at one time.

Because eating too much can and will stretch the pouch. This is why people with the band should never eat more than one cup of food per meal.

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dj112    21

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This is true. I've found that the band requires a lot of self discipline. I suppose I could overeat but I'm afraid to. Catastrophic consequences/complications prevent me from eating more than 1 cup of food at a time. I weigh and measure all my food. I can't eyeball because I will probably eat more than I should. I hope this fear stays with me for a long time.

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☠carolinagirl☠    18,722

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What does a stretched pouch have to do with eating more than you think you should? The problem is in my mind's not our stomach. My Dr. told me you get stretched pouch from jugging too much Water at one time.

this is correct

one makes up their mind to not overeat.

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