Surgeons sure are different. I feel sorry for those who have to do the liquids all over again with each fill. Ive had 3 fills, 6.5 cc in a 14 cc band, still not feeling restriction. My docs say mushy foods for 24 hours then back to normal lap band eating. No ill effects here. Oh, and in case you wonder about the quality of my medical advice, these are national centers of excellence surgeons.