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I'm not an expert by any means. But I was exactly the same. I've gone almost a year without a fill and 2 years since my surgery. I was talking to a coworker who was banded 8 months before me and is near her goal weight. I told her I felt like my band was broke because I've never felt restriction and can eat as much as I want. I would sometimes get stuck and thought that I was te problem and must have stretched my pouch or something. She said that it sounded like I didn't have enough restriction and suggested I see our surgeon (we went to the same one). So I made an appointment. It's been a little less than a week and I've already lost 4lbs! I would say its at least worth a trip to see if that's your issue as well. I was at the point where I was regretting my choice. I'm feeling better and optimistic about my weight loss. Good luck to you! U

I have soreness sometimes at my port site too, but never anything that caused a bruise. I had soreness for a couple of months, but after that it went away. You might want to ask your surgeon at your next visit. GL! U

Thanks do much everyone!! I'm on day 3 after my full and I do feel like I'm getting good restriction. I've made good food choices and have lost a few lbs, most likely water weight, but it's a move in the correct direction!

Even if it were as big as we thought (not the video size) one cup is pretty big...I'm imagining my pouch the size of the measuring cup in my kitchen and that's pretty large! U

I always thought it odd that a whole cup of food could fit in a pouch that small. This theory actually makes more sense to me.

I've been trying to get into running myself. My mom is an avid runner (5ks, marathons and triathlons) plus she's a running coach and trainer. You'd think I have the perfect reason to get out and run! I want to participate in more races with her. But I'm especially interested in the obstacle course races like tough mudder, they just look like FUN. I just downloaded a really cool couch to 5k app. It is an app that you use while your running. Instead of just following the plan, the app actually keeps the time for u and will ding in your ear and then tell you to run or walk. There's no watching of the stop watch, which is nice! I can just walk or jog and enjoy the scenery. Ali it works with your own music. I just turn it on before the app and it decreases the music volume when it's time to tell me to run, then puts the volume back up after. I'm hoping powered with my new app and a little determination I'll be happily running in no time! U

Thanks all for your responses! Bluetigereyes, I'm glad you brought up the 2 week thing...why is that do you think? Can anyone answer that for me? Ursula

Sandman, no worries! I'm so happy that I could provide a thread where so many people have learned or got to thinking. Elver, while I definitely can't answer your questions, I think I can say that I think Sandman is on to something...medicine is always evolving and changing. Things are learned that weren't previously known or realized. I'm sure many different surgeons would give many different answers. Doctors aren't perfect and what they say isn't the end all. Sometimes we probably have to figure things out for ourselves. Thanks so much, Sandman! I love thought provoking conversations!

I too thought the animation was interesting...totally different then what I've seen and the models in the doctors office. Although it makes sense. I'm also happy about the wine...I LOVE me some wine! lol

Thanks everyone, I guess I'll just keep faith that eventually I'll feel restriction!

I'm curious...at what cc's did you begin to fill restriction? I have had my band for almost 2 years but haven't had a fill in over a year...I'm getting back on the "band"wagon. I went to the doc yesterday and he put in .5cc's of Fluid. I have the large 14cc band, and currently have around 8cc in the band. He wanted me to do fluids yesterday and mushies today, and solid foods tomorrow. So I haven't yet had a chance to ascertain where I'm at with my restriction. I'm curious where others started feeling restriction?

I'm curious...at what cc's did you begin to fill restriction? I have had my band for almost 2 years but haven't had a fill in over a year...I'm getting back on the "band"wagon. I went to the doc yesterday and he put in .5cc's of Fluid. I have the large 14cc band, and currently have around 8cc in the band. He wanted me to do fluids yesterday and mushies today, and solid foods tomorrow. So I haven't yet had a chance to ascertain where I'm at with my restriction. I'm curious where others started feeling restriction?

I'm curious about this as well. I became vegetarian again after being banded, with the exception of some fish...so I guess I'm really a pescetarian. But I never really got into the green zone with my band, I just went for a fill, and am trying to get back on the wagon. I am curious if there are any veggie banders out there that can talk about what they eat.

I was able to watch the rest of the videos....if anyone is having trouble, just click on the top line of the video (if the video itself is showing up in the post), they will play back to back through youtube. It is interesting that he has some different suggestions then we've traditionally been told. For instance, he says it's OK to drink while eating as long as you aren't combining Fluid and food in the same swallow. Very interesting...I'm curious what others thought about the videos. Ursula