STRETCHING BAND QUESTION

Hi! I was banded on 6/20/06, I will have my first fill on 8/24/06 for which I'm very excited since I have been very hungry and I think that maybe my band had stretched. My doctor and nutritionist said that is natural to be hungry before the adjustment. I have lost a total of 12 pounds since my surgery. My band is a vg 10, I hope they put the right amount of solution to be restricted. Please tell me if I'm doing ok. Love, Isa c.

It usually takes a good 3 to 5 fills before you are properly restricted. You can't "stretch" your band. You can, however, stretch your stomach above the band by overeating, but even to do that you would have to eat a lot for several days in a row. Your 12 pound loss is great. Take it slow and steady. Come on over to the Lap Band Forum. You will get a wealth of information. Jenn Y. banded 11/3/05