Hello, I am new to this site. I had my surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Dr. Shaurer was scheduling visits every two months; but my last fill is perfect for now. My next appointment is in February and I don't think I need to go. Do you guys make your own appointment when you think you should go in or does the doctor want to see you at a certain time?

My last fill is definately tighter. There are times I find that my food will get stuck or I'll throw up. I don't think it's because my band is too tight; I think it's because I forget I have the band. I just start eating without thinking about chewing the food well enough. I do notice that I can eat better after lunch; mornings are just coffee or a smoothie or soft eggs. Since I had my last fill on December 4, 2005, I have lost 6 lbs. So 6 lbs in a month, I'll take it. I'm down 29 lbs since August.

Sue

Surgery August 26, 2005

Weight 254

Current 225

Down 29 lbs

1st fill 2 cc

2nd fill .4 cc

I think of fill appointments as an as needed thing. I say if you don't think you need a fill, call and tell your doc that. He may want to see you anyway to follow up.

My doctor does not schedule regular fills. My first fill was 11/17 and I had no restriction so made another fill appt 12/30 and now I am at a 2.cc I am totally restricted. He will not fill you unless it has been 30 days from the first fill. My first fill was 1.5 and now I am at a 2, I think this is it. I have lost 6 pounds since Friday. I have been doing liquids since Friday but 1/1/06 I did finally get some food in. I am very restricted in the morning and can not even get 3 swallows of water down.

My doctor has me come in every six weeks for a check up. When I am there we decide if I need a fill or not.

Thanks for the replies. I might just call in to see if he would like to see me even if I don't receive a fill. My appointment isn't until next month. Thanks again.

My Dr. sees me every 3 months. When I'm there we decide if I need a fill.

I'm almost 10 months out and I've had 3 fills. The last time I went to Dr. I did not get a fill. He told me if I needed one before my next scheduled checkup to call and make a fill appointment.

Its always a great thingto see your Doctor,wether or not its for a fill. Take the time & go especially the first & second year so they can track your progress. It may help others in the future to add to the stats your results. Great job on your weight loss this month!