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I am still so confused about whether or not to get a fill - I got one two weeks ago was too tight had a little taken out - tight at first then too loose then today tight again - why does it fluctuate so much - it makes it very hard to know whether or not the fill is too tight or not tight enough. I was able to eat steak over the weekend no problem but on Sunday tried to eat a little beef brisket and it got stuck. I am not eating much food and frankly thought I would be way down by now - was banded June 27th and only down 10 lbs. If I had known it would come off this slowly even with eating such small amounts of food daily I would not have let them cut on my stomach and leave these ugly scars and done it another way. Forgive me but I am not having a good day with the band - it is not as easy as I thought it would be.

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I understand how it can get frustrating, but you just have to be patient. I am going through the same tightness thing as you. It is definately a learning experience, but try not to get discouraged. I agree with Jack. 10 lbs down is better than gaining. One thing to remember is we have a band around our stomach, not our brain. My head still wants to eat many times, and I have to make sure and really listen to my body to see if I am really hungry. The other thing that has helped me is exercise. I don't love it and never will, but it does make a difference.

Keep your head up, it will get better:)

Good Luck!

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