Well, 2 1/2 yrs after i got my lapband and over 100 lbs lost, I had 1/2 of my Fluid removed last month due to a slip. I had the most horrible reflux at the nite for 4 mths (was taking 1 Rx Nexium, 3 rx Prilosec, and 5 OTC Zantac every nite, all the whiles sleeping on my back with 3 pillows). After the xray confirmed a slip, the PA removed 1/2 of my 9.5cc fill with a plan of leaving it for 3sure wks and putting it ALL back in.

After hearing from several people on here that they at never put back that much at once, I got a little nervous. When I went back this past Wed (a 3 hr drive and $160 a visit) isaw the actual drnot his PA. I wasgot told theya had to fill me back slowly-going just 1cc at a time. So I got my 1cc fill (and he had a hard time finding my port. I got stuck about 8 times) and I was on my way, hoping that it would take care of the ravennous appetite I had for the past 3 wks. Stuck with my liquids till yesterday afternoon. I then ate about 68 bites of Panda Express and was satisfied. Yeah. Its overA im back on track.

Till lunch today. I ate 1/2 my burger (like usual) except this time, I probably couldve finished it. dinner tonite was a whole pot pie. Im still not full. It took me 4 mths to get initial restriction over 2100 yrs ago filling slowly. I really hate to do that again. Ive already gained 5 lbs. Yes, I know I should be watching my portions, counting Protein and calories, working out 7 days a wk. But I got comfortable with my band doi ng its job over the past over 2 yrs and now I'm white knuckling it. Cant afford to get fat again, already gave upo my jumbo clothes.

Help!!! Any tips on getting thru this "bandster hell" yet again?

Marci

I meant 6 bites, not 68 bites! Good grief. What a typo the auto spell check did

Marci

No tips. I have been going through the same. Got my last fill yesterday taking me to approx 0.5cc less than I was when i got badly stuck and unfilled. My Dr doesn't want to fill me to the level I was at previously although I swear I wasn't tight. I could eat anything (except the steak that caused the problem) I have only gained .3kg about 1lb since I saw him last so he is happy that I am fairly stable. I don't feel like that, I feel totally out of control. I feel very little restriction, can eat almost anything and get hungry far quicker which is my biggest downfall. I don't eat big meals but I do constantly graze.

I have been sticking to soft foods today and so far my hunger seems to be more under control so fingers crossed that this fill will help.

i don't really have any tips for you, I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. In fact this seems to be a common problem that a number of veteran bandsters are experiencing.