I had surgery in June, I have lost 40 lbs and have had 4 fills. Next week I am scheduled to go get another fill, but I am scared. I had a couple of stuck spells that caused me to PB last weekend. Now I feel pretty good restriction. I have to be very careful to chew well because if I don't I feel pressure when I eat. I do have a cold and a bad sinus drainage that is causing a lot of coughing, I know that could be causing me to feel tighter.

What do I do, go in or cancel and reschedule for later? I am just scared to be filled to tight where I can't even get water down.

Does your insurance cover this? If so, I recommend you go in and talk with the Doctor and at least give an update and get an opinion. They won't force a fill on you if you feel you do not need it.

I wouldn't think the dr. would give you a fill if you feel you are at a good restriction level. If you chew your solids good and they go down fine, and when you don't chew good you get that pressure I would say you are at a pretty good spot and certainly don't need a fill. But... follow up is key. I saw my dr. many many many times knowing I would not be getting a fill.

Keep your appointment and talk to your surgeon. Tell him you don't want a fill and why. He should be the one helping you make that decision, not us.

You know your body. If you want to try it longer at this restriction, you're in charge. Just talk openly about it with your surgeon, you're all on the same team I know I'm at the right fill zone so I just go in every month or two to catch up and touch base.

It sounds like you are doing good with your weight loss. I was banded in June too and have only had 3 fills and I feel like I have pretty good restriction. If you feel like your in the green zone go check in with your doc and talk about it. Maybe skip the fill this time, you can always go back later and get a fill.