I had my surger in september 2006. I've lost 65 pounds now, I've had four fills and I know my band is tight, I do have trouble eating certain foods, especially at certain times of the day and month, my question is at times and depending in the food I am able to eat alot more that a 1/2 cup. I have not and am not gaining and it isn't always that I do this, is it possible I have streched my pouch out or that I can strech it out?? I just thought the band would make it where ti couldn't eat too much.

Some bandsters are able to eat up to a cup and a half, depending on what it is they are eating. If you aren't uncomfortable when you eat, you probably aren't doing any damage. A half a cup isn't much at all, I'm not surprised you can eat more than that, really. If you are losing without suffering, I'd say things are fine. If you find yourself hungry while trying to stick to your 'plan', then maybe go in for another fill

I wouldn't worry about your band stretching. You are probably okay. If you eat 1/2 to 1 cup of food and still lose you are lucky. If you aren't losing at 1/2 cup of food then you definitely need another fill. Let us know how you are.

I've always been able to eat more than 1/2 a cup, just be careful what type of food you eat.

I can eat more than 1/2 cup too - if you're not eating to the point of discomfort, you're absolutely fine and its ONLY a problem if you stop losing.

Hi all!

How long do you allow your scale to plateau before you go in for another fill?

mlevel, I typically will wait a week or 2.

mlevel, I typically will wait a week or 2.

Wow! That's all! I am in desperate need for a fill then. I am at 3.5 cc's in a 4 cc band and it seems like my body will lose so slow now that the initial 65 pounds is off. I can go 6 to 8 weeks before I notice a couple pound drop. Thanks for sharing. I will definitely be getting a fill when I go back in on 12/27!

Btw, I how full can you really fill a band? I have heard conflicting things.... For example, only as full as the band 4cc band=4cc Fluid AND 4cc band=7cc fluid. What is reality?

Thanks again!