I suffered for months with a band that was too tight....don't ask me why I guess I thought it would get better without getting an unfill. Finally I could not stand it any more and went to the doctors. They emptied the band completely (my biggest fear) to see if I had caused any major damage. Thank God I had not. Well they took 8 1/2 ccs out and when I went back a week later put it 5cc's. Now I knew in my head that was probably not enough 3cc's less but I was so glad that there was no damage that I didn't say anything, thinking he's the doctor he knows whats best. Well now I can eat anything and everything and although it feels wonderful after throwing up almost every day for 4 months I have gained back 7 lbs. I now have to go for another fill but I have to say being able to eat pizza, pasta, bread anything feels sooooo good. But I know I can't undue all the good I have done ( lost 80 lbs) so I will call and make an appointment. Having a band that is too tight is the most miserable feeling you can have.