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Sounds like you need a slight unfill. I have had 2 and need a 3rd. What's funny is that after my 2nd unfill, I felt really good for over a month and then all of a sudden I have been experiencing discomfort with drinking water so eating is becoming a challenge. I can eat, but I feel great discomfort. I'm scheduled for a slight unfill for the 3rd time. What makes this band feel tight for no apparent reason? Has anyone else experienced this?

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Which cruise did you go on? Who knows, we may have been on the same one. The main thing is that you lost what you gained and 2 lbs is nothing. It was more than likely Water.

1 fill costs $350??? What the heck? They are making all kind of money doing fills. That's crazy. I'm glad my first 2 years included my fills.

Thanks! I had to be strategic about what I ate because there were soooo many things that looked so good. Probably my biggest downfall was ice cream. I ate ice cream probably 2 times per day, but I couldn't eat very much stick to your ribs food. Mostly salad, meat and vegis., some pizza.

AND I DIDN'T GAIN A POUND!!! WOOHOOOOOOOOO! Never before in my life have I ever gone on a cruise or vacation and didn't come back with weight gain. I did get stuck once and PB'd, but I certainly watched it the remainder of the time. I'm perfectly restricted. Thanks Dr. C and staff!

I was a self pay in Cincinatti Ohio for $12,999 with 2 years of fills. I think Capital One has financing for healthcare. I forget who I got financing through. Help is out there. Good luck to you.

Oh, and by the way, NO I don't diet, but I do try to make better food choices.

Lap Band is not really a tool change the way we eat, but how much we eat. It's out of control. Changing the way we eat is a condition of the mind. You have to make a conscious effort to change the way you eat. I eat regular foods but in much smaller portions than I did pre band. That has enabled me to lose over 70 lbs. I've always pretty much ate good food, but I didn't know when to stop piling it on. It's amazing now to go out and eat only 1/2 of a meal that I normally would have smashed and then want more. I am AMAZED! I LOVE my band.

I haven't had a fill in a few months, as a matter of fact I had some removed? One day I feel just fine with my restriction the next day food struggles to get down and I feel uncomfortable. Why the inconsistencies?

Greek yogurt is fabulous!!! I like it plain with 2 pkts of splenda or honey, mixed fresh berries w/diced bananas, 2 t-spoons granola with walnunts. You can also add it to your protein shake. YUMMY! I mostly eat the FAGE brand.

I've had my band now for 1 year and 1 month and I LOVE my band!!! I had some pain and discomfort but I was determined to get to the bottom of it. Turned out to be a tad bit too tight and some reflux was causing the pain. Easily remedied! I was NOT going to allow that to discourage me. I would do it all over again.

My Husband and I took up bike riding 4 months ago and we LOVE it! Now that it's cool, I love it even more. I will ride for as long as there is no snow and ice.

No! Mine was out when I awoke. I would have been completely traumatized if that tube was still in my throat when I awoke. Best wishes.

I'm now on day 3 and feeling much better. Looking forward to Friday and the results of this test.

I started the 5 day pouch test yesterday. Made it through yesterday, today is much more difficult. Any suggestions? I want food, but I want to see the results of this test more. I am STARVING!

I lost 64 lbs in my first year. Wanted to lose more, but happy I'm not where I was.

I paid 100% out of pocket and my surgery was 12,999 with 2 years of fills included. I had the BEST Dr.

This is pretty cool. I am the only one banded in the house and my husband could use this as he has a bottomless pit and has NO clue what his portion size should be.

I eat cereal on occasion. I love a bowl of cereal. My issue is with proper restriction it can be somewhat difficult eating with a liquid as it causes me to gurgle.

I did have some fill in my band after surgery, however it was minimal. In the first 3 months I consistently lost on average 10 lbs. then it slowed down. I am now more than halfway to my goal. I had restriction after my 3rd fill and even had to have some removed as I was a little too restricted. You still have to work at losing weight. The band is just a tool to assist you in not over eating. So in conjuntion with the band, exercise and eating the right things, you will lose weight.

My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. I would be at goal or beyond now if I had. I'm over 1/2 way there and looking forward now to being under 200 lbs with only 13.3 left to reach 199.9 and I cannot wait. Best wishes in your decision making process.

Gotcha! I was a self pay so I was oblivious to this process. Welcome to bandland.

I'm not sure I understand what you mean by you started this journey with your 6 month supervised back in September but it appears you just had surgery this summer. Please explain? Thx.

I've never experienced this after a fill. I'm sure everyone is different, but it hasn't been my experience. I hope you get the answers you're looking for.