Can someone explain the filling up the bag? What exactlly is that and how often do you do that and what is it for? Also is this something you have to do forever. I am thinking really hard about going to have the lap band done. Thanks

It's not actually a bag but a ring which is placed around the upper part of your stomach to create a smaller pouch. The ring is connected via a tube to a small port which is stitched just under your skin, usually around the sternum area. To fill or inflate the band, the doctor inserts a needle into the port and injects a small amount of saline which has the effect of tightening the ring or band around your stomach. This in turn makes you feel satisfied on smaller amounts of food.

If your band gets too tight, the doctor can use the same process to remove a small amount of the saline.

The frequency of fills depends on your doctor and how quickly you achieve restriction - and whether you retain it. As you lose weight, the band becomes looser and you will need more fill.

It's not actually a bag but a ring which is placed around the upper part of your stomach to create a smaller pouch. The ring is connected via a tube to a small port which is stitched just under your skin' date=' usually around the sternum area. To fill or inflate the band, the doctor inserts a needle into the port and injects a small amount of saline which has the effect of tightening the ring or band around your stomach. This in turn makes you feel satisfied on smaller amounts of food.

If your band gets too tight, the doctor can use the same process to remove a small amount of the saline.

The frequency of fills depends on your doctor and how quickly you achieve restriction - and whether you retain it. As you lose weight, the band becomes looser and you will need more fill.[/quote']

Thanks