I have the larger VG band. I was banded Aug 10 and I have not been able to tell I have a band. Today I ate regular food and did not feel anything different. I am guessing that because I have the larger band that is the reason. I was beginning to think something was wrong and the band had slipped or something. I was thinking of going to a local doctor who will do my fills to see if there was a problem, but I now think it's just the large size of the band.