Hi everyone ive had my band sence November 24 2009 and ive lost 124 lbs so far and i am so happy about that but what i dont get is everytime i go in for a fill i end up having to go back and have half of what they put in me taken out because i cant even hold down water . Im only filled to a 7.8 and i know many other people who are filled to a 10 or more . Does anyone else have this problem ? Im just trying to figure out why this is happening ...

Short answer: Don't have as much put in. Your weightloss so far is awesome so you can obviously use the tool well :-)

Long Answer: The difference for me between a little on the loose side and way too tight was 0.25ml....I was not able to eat right for 2 months and did not loose weight during that period. I could drink ok though so I just held out and waited for the fat pad to shrink a little more and it all to loosen. I asked for 0.2 but she told me after that she had just put 0.25 in.....I am sure it was the .05 that did it!! Not a good way to spend Christmas :-(

I don't get hungry til 1pm at least, not had a fill since Dec '09 and probably won't go for a month or 2 yet until I am getting hungry at 11 or earlier....how do you decide when you need a fill? Are you just going for them regularly regardless of how it is working for you or is it when you think the band needs adjusting?

It does not matter how much anyone else has in their band, that would be assuming we exactly the same sized insides!!

I would be interested to know what your trigger is for getting a fill.

I was banded in Aug '09 and have lost 88lbs.

Edited June 7, 201016 yr by jalomum
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it can sure be funny sometimes. I now have only 2 in mine, the same as when it was fitted and still somedays I cant keep food or Fluid down. The most I ever had in it was 5.5. I get mildly hungry at about 10-11 but dont tend to eat til 12ish.

Jo

I was also wondering why you are so focused on the total fill amount. You should not judge your restriction based on the number but on how you feel.

If you can eat small portions, not be hungry between meals or planned Snacks and are losing weight then you don't need a fill.

From the sounds of it you have been very successful so far. Don't risk messing that up by being too tight. You may end up eating high calorie sliders, getting reflux or slipping your band.

I was banded Sept. 09 and have lost 10 lbs. now going to diet doctor!!! want band out.

I was banded Sept. 09 and have lost 10 lbs. now going to diet doctor!!! want band out.

How many fills have you received? Just curious if you have restriction, because that can make a world of difference.