HI I was banded in dec 2010 and my fill nurse said i am at my fill level at 6.5 which i got 5 at surgery and 1.5 at 6 weeks....now i am able to eat too much and gaining a lil....the ffill nurse said she cant do a fill because i am at my limit and they changed the rules,,,,,what does this mean ?? i am a failure and can have no more fills i no longer feel any restriction...i did so well at the beginning,,,,,now whats wrong.....i am so disapointed if this is the end of the journey.....any input or encouragement would be appreciated....maybe i should change drs.....thanks....

I would talk directly to your surgeon and find out what is going on and demand answers! Remember, they work for you so don't be afraid to take up an hour of his precious time as your time to go see him is just as precious to you. This (to me) doesn't sound right what is your band size? I have a 10cc band but I have seen others that have a 12cc and 15cc band. I don't have any answers to give you but I hope you find some answers soon. Good luck!!

Doreen

HI I was banded in dec 2010 and my fill nurse said i am at my fill level at 6.5 which i got 5 at surgery and 1.5 at 6 weeks....now i am able to eat too much and gaining a lil....the ffill nurse said she cant do a fill because i am at my limit and they changed the rules,,,,,what does this mean ?? i am a failure and can have no more fills i no longer feel any restriction...i did so well at the beginning,,,,,now whats wrong.....i am so disapointed if this is the end of the journey.....any input or encouragement would be appreciated....maybe i should change drs.....thanks....

Definitely make an appointment to see your Doctor, not the nurse. If the Doc tells you that (I doubt it) go to someone else. I have a 10cc band and when I had 6.5 I had no restriction and lost no weight...I would have self payed for nothing... Good luck!

I would talk directly to your surgeon and find out what is going on and demand answers! Remember, they work for you so don't be afraid to take up an hour of his precious time as your time to go see him is just as precious to you. This (to me) doesn't sound right what is your band size? I have a 10cc band but I have seen others that have a 12cc and 15cc band. I don't have any answers to give you but I hope you find some answers soon. Good luck!!

Doreen

Remember - the band's purpose isn't to provide restriction, it's meant to make you less hungry so you can eat less naturally, feel full faster, and for longer.

If you choose to overeat then you're at fault - not the band.

You still need to ask your Dr office for the new rules - in writing - and ask why they changed the rules and why you are cut off as that's not the point of the band.

However, make sure the issue isn't you before you seek out another fill. It sounds like you're eating too much because you want to - not because you need to.

I disagree with Acadia but I know the band is different for all of us. Yes, I'm less hungry and yes, I feel full longer. But the reason I have lost weight consistently without exercising or dieting is because I can't eat as much at one time. For me , its all about restriction! Sometimes I eat when I'm not hungry and sometimes I (try to ) overeat...but my band doesnt let me eat more than about 3/4 cup of food!

Agree with xaviar, no way I can over eat, it just wouldn't go down. If you are doing everything you are suppose to do, go back to your surgeon. My nurse said they dont go over 8mls in a 10ml band, she only told me this as I was getting my first fill. Now I've 6mls and think i'l only need a small fill, but if I need more i'l be politely demanding it. I paid for my surgery out straight and not to be told something that important is mad to me especially since from day one they all say 'oh no one is the same, we all need different fills', yet their telling you 'well if you don't have restriction and satisfaction by a certain level, tough'!

Not on and not fair, especially if your doing everything right