Opinion Please

Hi i'm Michele and I had lapband surgery in Nov 2006 in Wilmington DE. I have lost about 45 lbs so far, and for that i am very grateful! My question is about the type of band I have. Its an 11ml band and I have only felt restriction a very few times since having any fills. Is this because I have a large band?  My Dr actually checked to see if my band had a leak because when he removed the saline, I should have had 8 mls and I only had 3.5.  We couldnt see any evidence of leaking on the x ray.  I attend a support group in De and there are 2 other women that are experiencing the same thing! They have had numerous fills and dont feel restricted, which is a good thing but it also is very bad when you can EAT anything! I have been hungry and its hard not to eat when you feel hungry.  I'll get another fill and it seems to help for a day or two and then its like its not there!   What would you do ? I am going to see my Dr later today . Please can someone suggest what I should do.  I really want to lose another 60lbs and its been really hard.  I do exercise I go to the gym and walk and ride my bike. I am frustrated.  :(

Hi Michelle, I suggest you post this on the lapband board.  Many experienced bandsters will be able to answer you. I think the normal procedure is every time they do a fill they remove what's in there first to see if it's what they think it should be. Good luck to you. Eileen