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Since I'm fairly new to this, please be patient. :alien In all of the research I've done regarding lap banding and my 2 hour consult with my surgeon and a personal experience because my sister got one last year, there is still something I do not understand: If the band does not move, then the size of the stomach stays the same, right? If the stomach size is the is the same, why do we need fills? Does the band deflate or something and cause the stomach to get bigger (the small part)? How can one eat more after awhile if the size of the banded portion of the stomach does not change?? I hope this makes sense! Thanks! Kelli

Okay, I think it is becoming a bit more clear. The thing I do not understand, though, is how one can eat and maybe not feel as restricted as before. For instance, I have spoken with a couple of banders who are 1+ years postop and they can eat more than in the beginning. How is that so,if the size of the banded portion of the stomach does not stretch or change? Thanks! Kelli

Yes, we did make it through the storms! Thanks for asking. It is extremely wet here, though, we are safe! Kelli

I have only spent a couple hours with him, but I like his straight-forward approach and honesty. I had read about him so I know he is well qualified. That's about all I can say. Kelli