I went and seen my band Dr today and explained my restriction waning over the last 6 weeks...plus I have put on 2 kgs in the last couple of weeks. He told me it was time for a top up since it had been a few months and I had lost a bit since then. He put .7mls in...so now I am at 9.6 mls. I know we shouldnt think about it but all day I have worried myself sick with the thought of what if I dont get good lasting restriction and end with 10mls. What do I have to work with for the next however long while losing weight. I dont know, I am so early in my journey and have such a topped up band and I really havent felt alot of difference since the fill, but I do know mine usually dont kick in for a couple of weeks. Why oh why cant I be one of the ppl that get restriction with plenty of more room left to play with. I know I am just whining, but I really am worried.

You have made amazing progress in such a short time! I hope you get the restriction level you need with this last fill.

I'm wondering, are they certain that you have a full 9.6 ml in there? Did they pull it all out at your fill and start fresh? I've read several posts here where some of it disappears. Maybe you have more wiggle room than you think.

Hi Anne,

Thanks for the reply. My Dr has never checked the amount I have in. He said that it can stuff up too much by doing it, because of the kinks etc in the band you wont have the same restriction you did before after removing it and putting it back in. Even if I dont get the restriction everyone talks about, I will be happy with something I can work with, just worried how I can maintain my band for life with no room to play with. KWIM?

Kelly,

I've heard of the 10cc/ml band having gone up to 13cc/ml when someone reached 10 and didn't have enough restriction. The doctor was in close contact with Inamed when it was done (it was an Inamed band, I don't know what brand you have), but it worked out fine. Also, there was someone on another forum that was worried about the same thing, and Inamed told her the 10cc band could easily go up to 13 without an issue.

So there's even a little more room than you think. Although if your restriction goes down again over the next few weeks like it did with the last fill, maybe your doc should check for a leak?

I,no it suck"s to have some Restriction problem"s but don't kill your self by worrying about it as stress can be worse and cause you more problem"s!

Good luck most of all God bless you.JOHNQ

You must battle this with your will and realize that you are working within these restrictions. Look at how well you have done already...I think that you are on your way to success.

Take care,

Nancy

Hi Kel

Can they check for leaks without actually removing the existing fill?

Congrats on the fab loss to date though!