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Okay, I'll tell you what I'm experiencing and hopefully someone can help me decide. I'm 7 months out from surgery and I've had I think 4 fills. I lost track of how much I have in my Inamed 10 cm band, but I think it's right around 3 cc or maybe 3.5. I'm beginning to wonder if I might have an esophageal stricture. Most times when I start to eat I get full/uncomfortable on like 2-3 bites. However, if I wait it out for a few minutes I can then finish my meal which is way less than I ate before surgery but too much for a band patient. I think I'm averaging a cup to a cup and a half of food, sometimes more sometimes less depending on the food. I'm supposed to go for a fill next week, but I'm not sure I actually need one. Last time I was at my doctor's office he said I should just about reaching my perfect fill point. What do you think? BTW, I've lost 41 lbs, but most of it was in the first 4-5 months, but not much more than 5-6 lbs in two months. I'm getting irritated with myself.

Thanks!

Casey

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Sometimes, I go thru the "first bite syndrome," which is my name for what you are describing. You can sit for a bit and then you feel like you can eat again. I think that is pretty normal for many people at a certain fill level. It does sound like you need a fill, too, tho, in my opinion. Sure signs are eating more at once and slow down in losing weight...seems like you have both. Be sure to tell your doctor about the first bite syndrome. I'd go for the fill if I were you!

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