hi liz....it may be smething about the bands, i had mine placed on March 22 nd, last year....down 40 pounds and all of the sudden,,,,,,NO restriction and i have migrated port issues. dr pulled all fluid out b4 a floroscope was scheduled....was supposed to be at 11 cc and like 4 came out.....long story short - went back in under machine had a documented 4cc, added 6cc...i am at 10cc. for the next three days there was actual restriction, i would eat like and oz of cheese and be satisfied, full of gas and come day 3 after fill....NO restriction. my dr is 70 miles away and i ll see him on the first, but im like you-wondering what the he.......double L. i dont want another surgery, but if its band malfunction-ill have no choice and do i wanna go with the band again or do i have the gastric route en y thing done(which i am really against)? somebody give me answers, i feel so disappointed in myself like, i have let everyone in my family down too....