Had surgery in November, first fill was in January. Scheduled to go get another one Tuesday but scared didn't want to get anymore. I currently have restrictions but I have noticed I can eat a little more, but I'm scared to get one because right now I don't have problems with eating, drinking are anything. No pb, I can eat and drink normal. My hubby and mom think I need to get one they are saying that was the whole purpose of surgery. What do you guys think?

The doctor will help you decide if you need a fill. The purpose of surgery was weight loss, not fills. Many people lose perfectly well without fills. Your doctor can help you decide, not your hubby and mother. IMHO!

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Thanks a bunch

My Dr. always referred to the Yellow-Green-Red Zone chart on the wall, and would ask me where did I think I was at on that chart??

He would also weigh me, figure my weight loss....ask me a few basic questions about Hunger, Portion control, etc....

Then based upon that determine if I needed a fill or not....

IMO the purpose of the surgery was to have the band installed.....and for many it then has to be "Adjusted" to work at it's peak performance....for the Weight Loss to begin...

Many people do not need fills.....the band is placed just so that it stimulates the right nerves from the get-go.....and they are never hungry....

But I have met very few.......

Bottom Line...Are you loosing weight? Is there Patient Satisfaction? Are YOU happy with your progress? That's all that matters......