I have been banded since Nov 5th. The first night after my surgery, I had reflux and heartburn so I called my surgeon's office and they removed about 3ccs from the band. I continued to have gastric issues 5 days post op so I asked the surgeon to remove all of my fill.

I have lost 21 pounds at my 4 week visit and am still losing (slowly)...

I do not have any restriction and I do not have any issues now. It seems lately like I can eat more at each sitting (more than the recommended 1 cup).

I have my next follow-up appointment on January 4th, 2013.

Thoughts on getting a fill even if I am still losing?

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your weight loss so far!

Whether or not you get a fill on January 4 will be a decision made between you and your doctor. Weight loss is only one part of that decision making process. My surgeon and I always discuss how much I am eating, how long before I feel hungry (physically hungry, not head hunger), and whether I have any difficulties with any foods. Sometimes I know, going into the appointment, that I don't need a fill and I say so. Sometimes I think I might need a fill but he explains that I don't and other times we agree on giving me a fill and whether it should be small or larger.

Work with your team to make sure that you get the best results that you can.

Congrats on the weight loss so far. Many find they don't need a fill right away!

Congrats I was band on 11/2 I didn't need a fill cuz I was losing and I'm still losing slow but better the gaining

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