So when you have band surgery your pouch is smaller imediately because of the band correct? I know people may or may not need fills to get to the "sweet Spot" but while you are healing wouldnt there be a little bit of restriction because your stomache is smaller? Even if you cant really feel it the change has started right? Just want to make sure that I am explaining it right. Sometimes it can be confusing and I dont want to give any wrong information to anyone.

I know even when i was off track I could never eat bread or dry meats.

Thank you as always

It really depends. Because everyone's anatomy is different, and surgeons don't all place the bands identically, there's a very wide array of experiences. Some people have a lot of restriction with just their band and no fluid, others need their band almost full to have any.

I guess I dont understand how you can have 0 restriction if you have a smaller pouch. i understand you might need a lot more. but how can it be nothing?

I guess I dont understand how you can have 0 restriction if you have a smaller pouch. i understand you might need a lot more. but how can it be nothing?

Because smaller pouch or not, if the band is placing little to no restriction on the stomach, then food just falls through as if no band is there.

+1 to everything Missy has explained

Even if the band is there, AND has a small fill from the surgery, the restriction may not be noticeable yet

It is very interesting how different it is for each individual. I met a lady who never had a fill and lost around 150lbs. She was mad the Doctor would not remove her port. Then I meet people here who have had many fills but do not feel much restriction. And of course the only journey I really know for sure is my own. Thanks for your help.it is always appreciated.