I was banded on July 17 and did well with my pre-op diet and 2 weeks of liquid. Now that I've started eating mushies I've lost all control. I eat more than my 2 ounces at meals and know that going off track can cause my band to slip but I'm in total denial that it could happen to me. I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out because I feel like such a failure once again. Why can't I control the food instead of letting it control me? :cool2:

Okay... stupid question.... can you stretch your band out even before you get a fill? Someone asked me, and I have no idea, I would think you could, but not sure?? And if you did, would it help then to get a fill? I am new to being banded and so is my friend... its just a little nerve racking all these questions we have:confused_smile:

That is not a stupid question. You can stretch your pouch (not your band). Some people do have restriction even without a fill and if they consistently eat more than they should then the pouch (your new little stomach) can stretch, and you can't "un-stretch" your pouch. Your band can slip at any time if you don't eat properly especially during the healing stage. Sometimes an unfill or a fill can put the band back in place sometimes not.