Seems like I'm always going to get a fill or fluid taken out? I've had the band for 2 years. Is this a normal routine to do? I go about every 2-3 months to add or take out. And on the other hand I have a friend that had hers for 6 years and hasn't had a fill or fluid removed in 4 years.

I haven't gotten my LB yet, but from what I'm reading about on this website from different people's surgeries that everyone's body is unique and what works for one person doesn't necessarily work for another. It looks like from the ticker posted that you're having a lot of success and you're doing all the right things. I imagine though that having to go back to your surgeon for adjustments so often must get frustrating.

It is and I want to not feel alone in this and want to see if others experience the same thing. It's nice to have something in common with others to relate to on each of our journey with the band.

I was banded on June 22nd. I got my first fill 4 weeks later. Now I go back about every 4-5 weeks. Thus far I have gotten a fill each time of any where from .4 cc to 1.2 cc. My doctor does fill with floro so they always check my band to see what George (my band) has to say about things.

My doctor requires patients come in every 4-6 weeks for the 1st year and after that it totally depends on the patient and how things are going. When I got my last fill I thought I was in the zone, but now I think I may need a tiny adjustment, but I've lost 6 lbs since I was last there.

Once you reach your goal weight and stabilize, you should be good for quite awhile without needing any adjustments. Because you're still losing, you will undoubtedly still need one from time to time.

Missy, thanks. I didn't even think about that. Why go when you have hit your goal weight ad have the right amount. so simple.

Kime- I love that you named it George. Clever!!!