So it's been 6 months since I was banded. I've lost about 50lbs in that time, but only about 10lbs of that has been in the last 3 months. This is because my doctor took a break to open his own hospital, so I haven't had a fill since September. I have 10.4ccs in an 11cc band. I have some restriction, but I can still eat more than I should be able to.

So here is my question, what would you do if you were me? I live in Korea, but will be flying back home to the UK for a three week Christmas vacation to see my friends and family. My doctor has opened his new hospital and I have an appointment for a fill today. I'm not sure if I should get a fill considering I only get to see my friends and family once a year. I don't want to stuff my face with food, but I will be going out to eat a lot and I don't want to have problems getting stuck. Also a lot of my friends don't know about my surgery and right now I can eat pretty normally (if I chew a lot!). Would you get a fill now or in January after the holidays?

So it's been 6 months since I was banded. I've lost about 50lbs in that time, but only about 10lbs of that has been in the last 3 months. This is because my doctor took a break to open his own hospital, so I haven't had a fill since September. I have 10.4ccs in an 11cc band. I have some restriction, but I can still eat more than I should be able to.

So here is my question, what would you do if you were me? I live in Korea, but will be flying back home to the UK for a three week Christmas vacation to see my friends and family. My doctor has opened his new hospital and I have an appointment for a fill today. I'm not sure if I should get a fill considering I only get to see my friends and family once a year. I don't want to stuff my face with food, but I will be going out to eat a lot and I don't want to have problems getting stuck. Also a lot of my friends don't know about my surgery and right now I can eat pretty normally (if I chew a lot!). Would you get a fill now or in January after the holidays?

I would go ahead and wait until you get back from your trip. You obviously have been doing pretty good without feeling like you have enough restriction, so you should be fine. Another reason is that you have a lot of fill already in there. Just a little more could push you over the edge to where you feel you have too much restriction...which would not make for a good vacation since you would potentially have to wait until you get back to get it resolved or have to see a different doctor in the middle of your trip.

Just my 2 cents

I agree with the above. You don't want to have troule with your band while out of town. Try not to let the trip be a free for all. Choose foods carefully and watch your portons. Have a great time!