How do you know if you are stretching out your stomach? I've had one fill so far but I'm still hungry. I just want to make sure that I am not stretching out my stomache. Any advice?

honestly, until you're restricted well and food doesn't go through the stoma quickly, you're probably ok as long as you don't gorge or binge on stuff. Your doc can give you the "final word" on this but I know that I ate "more" than 1 cup etc before I hit my sweet spot. I ate LESS than preband, but still "more". I just worked very hard to never get "stuffed" or that "holiday meal" full feeling.

I'm not stretched; I'm doing well at 11 months out (and good restriction, FINALLY, since 5/7) So you don't have to wander around starved, just watch it and talk to your doc about it. Until you get restriction, it's not uncommon to be in your position.

Thanks for asking that question. I also have been wondering about that. I have a little restriction, but not enough. I am eating proteins only (with some vegetables now and again) but I am definitely eating more than a cup at time (sometimes 1.5-2 cups of food). I am going in for another fill on Aug. 25th. I think the primary reason why I have less restriction is because I don't eat red meat or chicken. The main staples of my diet are fish and tofu which are very soft. So I think it will take a little more fill for me than some others who do eat tough meats.

Maybe the key is "tough" meats...but I think a better way to describe them would be "dense". My prime ribeye steak (my Sunday night meal! LOVE it!) isn't tough :ohmy:

But it does pack a powerful "fullness" punch. 3 oz and I'm good for 6 hours!