Is it that I've stretched my pouch??? I've had several fills, I get full sometimes, but I can sit down and eat a whole plate of food sometimes. I need to get control...not sure where to start:cry help!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi you must feel out of control i know i did. I put off going back to my specialist because i was eating big amounts again and thought i had stretched my band as well. I went back yesterday he was very understanding and filled me up again. To 3ml. Please seek advise from your specialist don't wait like i did and put on 9kg while i was worrying about my band. They are there to help you. GOOD LUCK

I had to have several fills before I finally got some restriction. Also, remember just because you can eat it all doesn't mean you should. If it's time for another fill, call your doctor.

Sounds like you might need a fill. I know that when I had to get an un-fill it was so easy to go back to my old habits. Insted, after a little bit, I went back to the basics. Counting protien and watching what I ate. I aslo tried to stay away from the foods that were my problems (ice cream and cookies) So far so good. I would call the Dr. and tell them you need a fill. It is hard enough to stay on track with the right restriction, why try to do it without.

I felt that I could eat everything also, so this past Tuesday, I went for my second fill. Now I feel the restriction again. I have not been able to eat much of anything but soft foods, but i know this is only temporary.

Daily fluctuations in hormones, activity and water intake can all affect our band and how much we can eat. The type of food you're eating, stress levels, and who knows what else can affect it, too. If you are losing 1-2 lbs per week by following a protein/veggie/then carbs plan, not drinking with meals, exercising and drinking water, then I would say you are fine. However - if you are doing all of that and not losing, then you might need a fill. One of the hardest parts of banded life is putting into place the "just because I "CAN" eat it, doesn't mean I should" mentality---I follow a 20 minute meal rule. I stop at 20 minutes and leave my plate -- if I am still hungry 30 minutes later, then I know I need a fill. Remember -- as we lose weight, often times our band losens as we lose fat around our internal stomach -- it could be that you do need a fill for that alone...? Good luck!