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So we'll see if they will give me a fill!

Okay, so in about 1 hour I am heading to my docs office. It's been 20 days since my last fill-my office requires a 6 week wait between fills. I am goingto explain that the last fill doesn't seem to have helped much and I really hope they give me another fill. It can't hurt to try-why should I have to wait until Sept 2nd?!!

I'll let you know how it goes...

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Okay, so in about 1 hour I am heading to my docs office. It's been 20 days since my last fill-my office requires a 6 week wait between fills. I am goingto explain that the last fill doesn't seem to have helped much and I really hope they give me another fill. It can't hurt to try-why should I have to wait until Sept 2nd?!!

I'll let you know how it goes...

fingers crossed !! i just had my 3rd fill since my slippy. i hope to be good now. I lost 2 lbs since my last fill ( 2 weeks ago) and i was not happy with that. B4 my slip I felt good, no snacking or hunger at night. so my NP asked me if i wanted another, i said yes, i am not satisfied after i eat. I eat 1 meal a day and 2 protien shakes .

Keep us updated !!!

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Update- well good news and bad news...they did give me a fill (very happy about that), but it was only .5cc. The doctor was very nice and agreed that I needed a fill and actually took time to ask me questions and give me advice. He explained that after 3ccs (which I had) they only put in .5ccs at each fill.

I don't feel too bad because I remember someone saying the band is like a balloon and after you inflate it somewhat it simply doesn't take as much to get it filled (tighter).

SO far I don't feel any different at 3.5ccs-so we'll see!

Good lesson though-if you are hungry and not losing weight go for a fill even if it hasb't been 6 weeks or 4 weeks!

Can't waitto get this thing on track!

Update- well good news and bad news...they did give me a fill (very happy about that), but it was only .5cc. The doctor was very nice and agreed that I needed a fill and actually took time to ask me questions and give me advice. He explained that after 3ccs (which I had) they only put in .5ccs at each fill.

I don't feel too bad because I remember someone saying the band is like a balloon and after you inflate it somewhat it simply doesn't take as much to get it filled (tighter).

SO far I don't feel any different at 3.5ccs-so we'll see!

Good lesson though-if you are hungry and not losing weight go for a fill even if it hasb't been 6 weeks or 4 weeks!

Can't waitto get this thing on track!

thats good, too much is a horrible way to live, small steps are good !!! so try this out and we know u can always get more, sometimes is just a little bit that makes a diff. I got a .50 fill yesterday and i allready feel it, no hunger at all last night which is just what i needed.

my dr says 1/2 lbs a week loss is good ! i have to agree so we will see !! keep up the good work !!

thats good, too much is a horrible way to live, small steps are good !!! so try this out and we know u can always get more, sometimes is just a little bit that makes a diff. I got a .50 fill yesterday and i allready feel it, no hunger at all last night which is just what i needed.

my dr says 1/2 lbs a week loss is good ! i have to agree so we will see !! keep up the good work !!

Good for you on your persistence! Round about where I live, we say: "If you don't like the answer you get, go and get another answer."

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Thanks guys! Unfortunately this fill hasn't done the job either! I have an appointment with my surgeon on August 22nd-that would be 11 days between fills - so I really don't know if he'll do that-plus I have a cruise to go on the 25th. I might just wait until 9/2 for the next fill. It's so frustrating not getting the proper fill! Well I guess I got this far and each fill is a step closer to my sweet spot!

@ Melissa-how did you know that you had a band slippage? What were the signs? Did they have to operate again or just let things work themselves out? How big is your band? Good luck to you!

I went today for a fill because I am always hungry. Had not had a fill since February...and My Doctor removed .4, i am livid. I was 4.9 now 4.5, he said it was too tight!!! My luck!! Said come back if not working out for me. I live too far away to convientley drive to his office and on top of that I work!! so i have to go on once a month saturdays!

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