Hey Daniel..... very good question. I would say, no, you did not stretch your pouch. Here is why.... 1- You are on pureed foods. All these foods really do not stay in your pouch because they are more of a "liquid" consistency. They just slide right through your pouch. 2- Secondy, you dont have any saline in your band, therefore its "loose" around your stomach. Once you get a fill and eat solids, you will be having a better sensation of fullness. Remember, the more weight you lose, the looser the band gets, meaning you will need more fills. Take care Megan 278/187/143

Wow that's really awesome was the plastic surgery more painful than wls? and whats healing like with your thigh lift (where are the scars etc..) I'm so happy a young person is finally talking about there plastic surgery it's gonna make it alot easier for those of us that might choose to get ps afterwords I would also love to see pictures and I'm wishing you a speedy recovery

Hi Alicia! It would be FANTASTIC to see before and after pictures of the plastic surgery results!!!! Will you be posting pics in your profile? or on here? Or.....anywhere else?! Talk to you soon!!! ~Amy

Hi Daniel, Well i am not a a bander but i can assure you that you didn't strech anything... simply because you are at the "puree food stage".... therefore everything you eat is of smooth consistency & easy for you to take in & digest... JUST WAIT TILL YOU'RE ON THE SOLID DIET...you will then get fuller much quicker as the food is more dense & takes longer for you to digest...hence the "fullness feeling".... Okay the only advice i can give you is to NOT drink 1 hour after u eat & 30 mins before u eat.. (or as per your surgeon).... Dont eat too slowly... It should only take you 15-20 minutes to finish your meal.. (if you are taking longer than this the food is emptying out faster than it should)..... I know you're a bander... i just hope the rules are the same as with me as with you! I am 1 month post op "Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy". lol....it's funny because the first wee****pt thinking "oh **** i think i streched my pouch...blah blah blah......" but as time goes on you'll look back and laugh!... by the way.. dont banders need to get fills and stuff like that? could that b the problem...? ONE More thing Daniel.... now this is just my personal opinion but although "eggs" are a good source of protein you should really watch out for how many you have in a week... remember there high in chorestoral (sp?)... and fat too... Anyways... i wish u all the best! ; )

Hey, I have tricare prime. I had my surgery done last may 24 and Ive lost about 122 lbs. I didnt have any trouble getting approved, but there is a WLS program in the naval hospital in my area. I know a lot of people who have tricare who got approved for outside surgeons with no problem. Good luck!