I am about in the same time frame you are in. I am also trying to figure this out. I have been worrying that I have done something wrong and wrecked the banding some how, because I can eat more than I thought I would be able to. I eat it and feel fine then my stomach starts to hurt. I don't feel full. I know I eat too fast and I should chew more. Thank you for yor post. All the replays helped me too.