I went for my 12 week follow up appointment on Friday. My surgeon was called out for surgery, so I met with one of the other surgeons in the office, whom I have met before, so I did not mind. My last follow up appointment was on October 30th (a month and 3 days after surgery) at which point I received a 1.5 cc fill, adding to the 2.5 cc's put in at time of surgery, for a total of 4 cc's in my 10 cc band. My surgeon was certain that I would need another fill by this next appointment (on Friday), however the other surgeon that I met with went on and on about how well I was doing. I have lost 30 pounds since surgery on 9/27/12. He said I have lost 23% of my excess weight in less than 3 months and said in his opinion I do not need a fill. When averaged out over the weeks since surgery I am losing about 2.33 pounds per week, which he said was amazing. I guess my question is, how many of you have gone in for a scheduled fill and not received one? He told me to call anytime before my next scheduled appointment to come in for a fill if I feel that I need one. What signs will I have if I need one? I am still very new to being banded and am looking for some Band Vets advice here. I do limit myself to a cup of food per meal, stay below 1100 calories a day, most days am successful of getting in all my Protein. I do snack between meals, still staying in my caloric range for the day. Like I said, I feel like I am missing something, or uneducated as to how I will know if I need a fill?? Thanks for any advice in advance and Merry Christmas to everyone!!

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Happened to me numerous times over the first year. I was on a monthly visit schedule after surgery meaning i went for weigh in and visit with dr to discuss progress and get fill if needed each and every month.

I lost an average of 10 lbs each and every month. Before i was in the green zone Sometimes I KNEW I needed a fill and we would discuss it and he would ask me questions about what and when and how often I was eating and he would tell me he thought I could go without. In the beginning I didn't know my band well enough to argue. As I progressed he was confident that I knew and he was less stingy.

Hi

I am new to this i was banded on Oct. 26 had to go back in 3 days after surgery and they removed all the fluid. I was unable to drink the water due to pain and unable to take pain meds and keep them down. So I have had 1 fill since then and I am hungry. So I to would like to know what to look for if I need a fill what is to much? I have lost 25 pounds since presurgical diet. let me know!

Usually if you can eat 1 cup of food, including protein and are still hungry or get hungry again within 2 hours you might need a fill!

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ha, thanks for this input, i was looking for an answer to this question and bam! lol, this is good to know cuz right now by 3rd hr i start getting the rumbly in my tummy.... but i drink tea & it'll hold me off.... I'm still in the learning process, thanks again....