Hi all...haven't been here in a while but, I know I can get an answer from you:smile: I was banded Dec. 2, 08... have had only 1 fill back in February 09 and have lost as much as 71lbs..I say that because I'm up and down about 3-4 lbs. Haven't lost an oz this past month and lost only 1 lb the month before.. My question, can the filled part of the band flatten out?...I can eat a lot and, sadly, have gotten used to the "pain" when the food is not chewed up quite enough and I'm thinking that maybe that has caused the inside of the band to flatten out??? I know if anyone has the answer, it's you folks... let me know, ok! I am thinking of calling for another fill but, back in April, Dr. wouldn't give me one because I'd lost too much weight and they were concerned that if I had another fill, I'd switch to eating soft unhealthy foods. Thanks!

There can be a little seepage of saline over time from the band, also, you could just be in need of fill due to your weight loss. You should be careful about eating and causing yourself pain, but I think now you just need a fill.

To test yourself, try eating the amount of food your doctor has recommended for a meal (mine is 1/2 cup, but yours may be different). Make sure you start with solid Protein, like chicken, followed by a firm vegetable like broccoli. If you can eat it without pain (without chewing it to a pasty mush) and you find yourself hungry within a couple of hours, you probably only need a fill.

Thank you... my portion size is just like yours. Other than breakfast, I eat more than that. I don't drink for 1hr after I eat but I get hungry quickly after I eat my breakfast. Less so if I eat larger meals. I'm happy I came back to this site...I knew I'd get the answers! Thanks again, Lauren