I was banded on July 19th 2008 and for the most part, everything's gone very well but every so often I get terrible problems with digesting anything - soft food, liquid, you name it. It doesn't always happen just after a fill either - sometimes very randomly.

I go to my surgeon and he removes a bit of liquid each time but does anyone else have a similar problem? or could anyone suggest what might be causing it?

thanks very much,

Lesley

I have had to go back for an unfill the last 2 fills. I just had one recently and have had some trouble, but today has been good. I am hoping it was swelling that is subsiding. I know how frustrating it is! I went from being very hungry to way to tight.

You may want to see your surgeon. I have struggled with indigestion/ acid reflux for a year, followed by several gall bladder attacks. My G.P. sent me for an ultrasound and pronounced me "fine". When I went to see my band surgeon, he said I needed my gall bladder out. Had that surgery two weeks ago, and doctor discovered band had slipped. Back into surgery to fix band, and he discovered (and fixed) a hiatus hernia. I really thought all the problems were caused by my gall bladder, and wasted a year trying to convince my G.P. there was a problem. Long story short: See your surgeon!

I don't know if that's common, but two of my friends who've been banded for five years have both had to get a few unfills in the last couple of years, as opposed to fills. I was banded Dec 08, and can see myself getting an unfill in the future; I'm fine for the most part, but get inexplicably tight sometimes, other times very loose. I keep losing though, which is the main reason I might get an unfill; I'm thrilled with the continued weight loss, but don't want to lose TOO much (which is a problem I'm happy to have to think about!).

I had a slight unfill yesterday for the same reason. I feel so much better and I am determined not to gain any weight. For the first time in 5 months though, I am able to follow band rules and actually eat three meals. So nice... My daughter also has trouble getting the right amount of fluid in her band. I think she is in her sweet spot at the moment though so all is well. Unfortunately all of this is a learning experience for all of us. I believe I am just now in my sweet spot and I am almost to goal... Go figure.... Hugs!!

I've been trying to figure out this fill thing, too. I had a fill in January. I was too tight, but dealt with it for a month and had a slight unfill in February. Now, I seem to be getting tighter and I contemplating another slight unfill. Is this common? I always seemed to need a fill when I lost 20 lbs or so. Now, I seem to get tighter as I lose. I'm confused.

Cindy

As you lose weight, the fatty tissues disappear on you internal organs as well. Just a thought....