I was banded on 8/25/08. I have had 2 fills and now have 2ccs in a 4 cc band. I know I have restriction now because if I forget to chew well, food gets stuck and I have some discomfort and PB. However, it doesn't seem like I have a pouch. I can still eat way too much as long as I chew really well.

What does it feel like if you have a pouch? Why can I still eat sooo much? Any help is appreciated.

Marsha

It sounds like you just need a tiny fill to get to your sweet spot. Watch the PB's though, so you don't get a slip like me.

How much is too much?

What kinds of food are you eating?

If you can choke back 3 chicken breasts you have a problem with your band. If you can eat an entire half gallon of ice-cream you have a problem with your choices.

If you are making decent choices and things are not getting stuck ask yourself why you eating so much. Are you exercising a lot and need the caloires? If you are eating simply because you can, maybe a slight fill will help you be more in the present with what you are putting in your mouth.

Good luck.

A lot of it is in what a person is eating. They say eat the Protein first . . . when I don't do this, other items slip thorugh my band easier. The protein almost works as a stopper to slow the flow of the rest of the food. I never eat those things first which will slide right through the band.

Also, are you following the no drinking rule? Drinking, even small sips, causes the food to flush through your pouch.

You may need another slight fill as well.

I could have posted this myself! I feel the same way. Like there is no pouch. I guess it's like what people said. You need to find your sweet spot. Trust me, I'm on my 5th fill in a 10CC band and I'm up to 7.6 CC's...how much further away could I possibly be!

You had a pouch as soon as you got the band. You just need the band to be tight enough for the food to stay in your pouch longer. If you are following the rules and eating solid food and not drinking with your meal, then it sounds like you still need your band to be a little tighter. I think you have some restriction just not quite enough yet. If you are eating soft slider foods then go for more solid food like meat and steamed veggies.

Sounds like you need a fill.