I've lost 80 pounds and I'm past the 3 month mark, my dr is starting to charge me for my fills, I have about 80 more pounds to go, My fills are kinda expensive after I've found that "green zone" generally how many times do u have to go to the dr for fillups? And on a side note how long can u keep the band in befor u have to get it removed

Why would you get the band removed?

I'm going into my 7th year. For me the band is for life. I need the band for portion control.

I had 4 fills in total. I have 7.5 cc in a 10 cc band.

If I did have band removed it would be just a matter of time before the weight came back on and much more.

I stared with a 54" waist... now 32" waist. I had an extended tummy tuck and had 16 lbs of skin removed from my tummy and 6 lbs removed from my chest. If I did have my band removed I'm sure I would be MUCH larger.

For me the band is a "tool" for life.

If you do have to pay for your fills consider it an investment in your health... well worth it in the years to come. You may only need 1 more fill... you never know.

Please keep us posted.

Good luck.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs