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I was banded on 3/31/06 and had lost 70#'s when I found out I was pregnant the first of January. My doctor removed most of the fluid from the band, I still have 1.5 cc. I eat all the time and eat more than I should be eating. Everyone keeps saying "Oh you are pregnant, enjoy it!", but I am scared to death I will stretch out the pouch. I try to stop after a few ounces, but my stomach is still growling. I am still following the no liquids, chew slowly and all that. I have even been considering asking the doc to put some fluid back in. Does anyone know if there is a way to tell if your pouch has stretched?