I have had a lapband since 2005 and lost around 7st. I have just recently had an operation to have ovaries and cysts removed in which I had to have open surgery rather than key hole.

Due to this operation I had to be deflated and cannot have it put back in until I have had my 6week check up (10th November). I was filled to capacity. The hospital has said they will put it back in so, do I assume that they will do this free of charge? I am under the impression that it will be done free of charge.

I also asked my original band filler on how I should go about these fills and they said I shouldn't have it all put back in all at once which, I do expect the hospital not to do this anyway as they have there own department now for bands and fills and would know what they are doing. The person I spoke to said it should be done in two stages at least.

I am starting to put weight on as I feel so hungry which has surprised me. I would of thought, that after 6yrs my stomach would of shrank that I would of been full on the same amount I have been consuming but it's almost like I can eat the same as before the band was fitted. I did expect to put a bit of weight on as lack of exercise due not being able to move around as much but not the hunger. I also have found that, when the band was filled I didn't want certain food as soon as it was deflated I started getting cravings.

Good luck, to you! Sorry to hear about your surgery. NO advice, just best wishes! Karen

I don't know how it is in your country, but I beleive that here, anything that is done, costs.

Not much done in an operating room is free.