Has my pouch stretch?

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Old 10-15-2007, 10:04 AM   #1
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I know this is a stupid question...but how do you know if you have stretched your pouch or of the band has slipped off all together?

I don't feel any restriction what so ever. :faint:
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Old 10-15-2007, 02:23 PM   #2
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I know this is a stupid question...but how do you know if you have stretched your pouch or of the band has slipped off all together?

I don't feel any restriction what so ever. :faint:
You go to your doctor and they schedule a fluoroscopic exam with barium swallow.
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I don't have any restiction either, nor do I feel the band. But you have to remember, we just got banded........no fill yet.
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It took me 5 fills to finally feel restriction.
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