Had my surgery in May of 2012 and I only have 2 C C I'm getting so discourage I'm back up to the same weight I started with. My Doctor will only give you 1 cc a month and if you lost more than 4 pounds he won't give you any.

Oh my. That doesn't seem right. Might be time to find a new doctor. I'm so sorry you are going through this.

I can see the 1 CC part, but not giving you a fill if you lose 4 lbs or more is silly. If you've gained weight, it must be time to get another fill?

Look into other docs for fills in your area? You may have to cough up some money out of your pocket to have someone else do your fills? Most docs won't take you in but I know here, in Denver, there is one doc who takes in clients from other bariatric centers.

tmf

Wait. Maybe I don't understand the process. You have been banded almost 7 months, why is it that you only have 2 ccs and you're gaining weight? If you Dr will give you 1cc per month if you're not losing (as you claim you have gained). Are you sticking to band portions? Are you eating junk and sliders?

Help us help you.

I'm in Louisiana who is your doctor

why haven't you got the and fills each month.. I had to get a lttle over half full to get the best results...2 lbs a wk and never hungry.

Had my surgery in May of 2012 and I only have 2 C C I'm getting so discourage I'm back up to the same weight I started with. My Doctor will only give you 1 cc a month and if you lost more than 4 pounds he won't give you any.

hm....i dont know how to answer this as i dont have a fill.....ok, so the your dr wont give you fills..ok, lets deal with that head on...if he (wont for whatever reason) this is where your want power comes in..

eat good Protein filled foods in your allotted amounts (stopping at 20 min) and drink alot and exercise..dont wait for a magical fill to help you lose weight...help your band and the fill you got...and like TMF said, look around for another dr.

I'm in Louisiana who is your doctor

Are you asking me? Dr. Andrew Hargroder is my surgeon. It's in my profile.

I have gotten a fill each month since being banded in June 2012. My doctor generally does this until I tell him to stop.

This is me, if I were you, I would go to him and say, I do not have restriction and I am gaining weight. I would really like a fill. If he says now, respectly ask for a second opinion. We must advocate for ourselves, doctors have many pateints and sometimes get them confused. If he is a doctor worth his salt he will explain why he doesn't things this way or will refer you.

On not losing. I guess I have been blessed, I have SLOWWWWWLY, but steadily lost weight since June (50 lbs total). I still have another 60 I would like to take off, so I am still working hard at it.

My questions for you would be- are you following smaller portions (3/4 to 1 cup of food at a meal)? Are you eating nutritious foods (not crap)? I am sure you know all these and it's insulting to be ask these questions, but some times we have to really look at ourselves and say, okay am I really work this the way I should be or am I doing it half as$ed? I have had to ask myself that question several times.

I hope things get better for you!!

Wow only 2 cc not normal i just had my surgery November 3 rd and yesterday was my third fill doctor give me a 5cc and it feels like is too tight or may be this is what restriction feels like ! I can only take small sips of liquids for now but I was wondering if I would be able to eat soft food again ?

Weather you can or not... you shouldn't be eating so much or the type of foods that would allow you to gain everything you have lost back. The band is only part of the equation... you are responsible for the rest (healthy choices, exercise, etc).

That being said... your dr should be working to help you achieve proper restriction.

Good Luck to you!

Thanks for sharing I was thinking about going to another Dr I feel like I'm not getting no where like I when under the knife for nothing of course I'm addicted to food if not I wouldn't have got banded I need help to become healthier

Thanks for sharing I was thinking about going to another Dr I feel like I'm not getting no where like I when under the knife for nothing of course I'm addicted to food if not I wouldn't have got banded I need help to become healthier

Did you go to a nutritionist before being banded? Are you eating around the band. I know that is possible, especially if you are addicted to food! When you have had restriction, do you still eat past full? You may need to address the food addiction issue before you and the band can work together! I was a person that just loved the taste, feel, and smell of food, and I had to work on that first. It's hard but it's worth it! Don't think you did it for nothing! Just be honest with yourself about food and whether you are truly "all in" with the band! If your not there yet, that's okay! But don't give up! Get your head straight with food and don't abuse it and your band will be there to help you when your ready! Good Luck and please keep me updated on your journey! If you need anything to help out just ask!

Yes & I did six month diet lost close to 15 pounds with the two weeks liquid diet before the surgery

I was banded on November 6th and my doctor is the same way. I am actually ok with this because I am losing at a steady pace. When was your last fill? When did you start to gain weight?

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About a month ago my last fill was a week ago it was 1 cc