I am going on a cruise in Decemer, my nurse said I can come in and get some Fluid taken out before we leave if i wanted to.

I dont think I want to, I know myself and would probably gain 10 lbs or so while I was gone.

Has anyone done this? Heard of this being done?

My surgeon's office made a point of telling us pre-surgery that they do NOT unfill for vacations or special events. And I'm glad they don't- I went on a cruise in May and the band really did seem to help me not pig out. I gained a couple of pounds that I lost again within 3 or 4 days of coming home.

Anyway, since you asked for opinions, I don't think you should get the un-fill.

Thanks Rachel, I was quite surprised she mentioned it, I am not wanting too, Ive worked to hard to go the other way in a week

I wouldn't do it. I've been on 2 cruises in the past 6 mths and did fine on them. Didn't gain an ounce. And I ate well too. I eat whatever I want - just in really small amounts. I've heard of people getting an unfill at holiday time or vacations - it just doesn't appeal to me to work so hard for 2 yrs and in a weeks time from being on a cruise, gain back 10 lbs. I also wouldn't get a fill right before going on a cruise. Too hard to find medical care if something goes wrong. Good luck to you!

Marci

I have only gotten an unfill before a vacation once and that was because I was overfilled.

If you are at a really sweet spot and have trouble pbing sometimes I would maybe consider a small unfill ( if on a cruise, it's not like there is a band doctor on board), but not if i can handle eating and being normal, I wouldn't do it.

That is risking the chance of gaining weight. No thanks!

I wouldn't do it. Sounds counter productive to me. After being banded I have to adapt to a new life style. Getting unfilled in order to indulge sounds like "Cheating" when on a diet. Sounds like the old habits that got me here in first place.

Thanksgiving is coming....maybe I should get a un-fill.

Christmas / New Years is coming.....may need a un-fill.

Have a wedding to go to.....un-fill??

Vacation.....un-fill??

Sounds like all the excuses I had all the times I tried to quit smoking. Always had a justification for one more.

BTW, we cruise all the time and have been since being banded. Like any other day in life, you live with your band. I was fine.