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Hi,

I have been struggling in Bandster Hell this past week. I'm due for my first fill this Friday, but I'm a little worried.

Saturday night I overate and although I didn't PB, my stomach feels like I was kicked by a horse. It's really sore, even today it feels tender.

My doc's PA said that they would be able to tell during my fill if I've been overeating.

Do you think once is enough to stretch my pouch?:)

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I do not believe that one slip up will be enough to stretch your pouch. My understanding is that it's caused by overeating habitually.

But if your stomach hurts, definitely take it easy. Maybe even do mushies for a few days.

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Thanks. I have been trying to take it easy since Sat. I thought it was strange that the PA told me that he will know when he does the fill if I've been eating over 4oz. I've been losing OK, considering that I'm in bandster hell, but I really don't want to get chewed out for overeating once. I really hope I didn't do any damage.

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I think that is a load of crap! When you get banded, your job is to HEAL from surgery. I'm sure you didn't hurt your pouch and he won't be able to tell. I think it was some sort of threat, which I think is ridiculous. Keep your focus. Life is life and I'm sure we've all overeaten many more times than once. I know I have...early in my banding, I ate a few times and threw up because it was too much. It's all part of the learning experience. Just keep your focus. You'll be fine!! Good luck with your fill!

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The only way he can tell is if you overeat often and stretch your pouch and they do fills under flouro. I seriously doubt one incident will cause your pouch to stretch. If that is true then I think it is safe to say that 95% of all bandsters pouches are stretched. LOL

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Thanks. This makes me feel much better. I'm being very careful this week, but I'm starving.

:cursing:

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You are probably okay. Do they do the fills under fluoro? That may be the only way they know you have overeaten. Unless the scale says so. Go on liquids for a couple days, then mushies if you are sore. Good luck.

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Suzanne - I remember that I was hungry and could eat a lot before my first fill. If you're worried about stretching your pouch, try eating less at eat sitting, but eat more often and make healthy choices. Good luck with your fill.

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Yes, he does it under fluoro. I'm doing mostly soft food now. I'll do liquids that day.

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