Hey guys,

I had the band a week ago and for the first 3 days I was really careful and would sip slowly and not take in too much. However, after that I started drinking and sometimes gulping down liquids and realized that it had no effect. Then I noticed that I could down a whole tin of V8 with ease. Is this normal? Am I stretching my pouch?

That's a good question...I only have a .5cc in my band, this was my first fill in November...I lost 7lbs in December, but haven't lost anything since. I feel that I'm still eating too much food. I, too am wondering if I've stretched my pouch. Would I feel it?

I doubt liquids would cause the pouch to stretch. it sometimes takes three or four fills before you really feel the restriction. as long as you don't have pain and aren't throwing things back up you're probably not stretching your pouch.

I was banded in Sept 07, and got my 3rd fill yesterday. This is honestly the first real restrictions that I have felt. I don't think you have stretched. I think it is just early.