So how do you know if you stretched your pouch?

[nurse_b11 0]

So I feel like I can eat a lot more. Does that mean that my band is stretched? I dont eat until i feel stuffed anymore, havent since my surgery in January. but I feel like i need more to make me feel satisfied. Does that mean its stretched or just time for another fill? My doc wont give me another fill yet. I have lost 70 pounds and thats too much to him. Although ive been the same weight for the past month to two months now. But i just wanted to get other peoples opinions.

Thanks

[Dave_NW 92]

So I feel like I can eat a lot more. Does that mean that my band is stretched? I dont eat until i feel stuffed anymore, havent since my surgery in January. but I feel like i need more to make me feel satisfied. Does that mean its stretched or just time for another fill? My doc wont give me another fill yet. I have lost 70 pounds and thats too much to him. Although ive been the same weight for the past month to two months now. But i just wanted to get other peoples opinions.

Thanks

You may want to read Dr. Simpsons' page about the band. It's pretty informative, and explains how and why people eat more over time. http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html

Good luck!

Dave

[nurse535 30]

I understand your doctor's thinking but if you haven't lost any weight in at least a month then it sounds like you need a fill.

[Dave_NW 92]

I understand your doctor's thinking but if you haven't lost any weight in at least a month then it sounds like you need a fill.

I agree - you probably do. My point with the link was the part about eating more food to feel full again, which can make you feel like things are stretched. I ahve days when i feel like I can eat anything, then other days I feel like every bite is on the verge of getting stuck.

If your doctor won't give you a fill, maybe refocus on your daily intake and activity, and make sure you're managing the badn as closely as possible, to give you the best chance of losing again. And if it still doesn't work, maybe ask your doctor why no fill?

Good luck!

Dave