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I have had 8 fills and very little restriction. I have a 14 cc band. Is this common?

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Depends... How much are they adding each time? Are they filling blindly or using fluoro? You can find lots of folks on here who have similar #'s of fills. It may just take a small amount more, before you will get to that magic zone. WHEN you do, its wonderful!

I believe everyone should have at least some of their fills using fluoro, it'd be nice if all were done that way, but it is more expensive. Fluoroscope fills can SHOW, NO GUESSING, how much restriction you have and if everything looks good with the band.

Maybe take a look at this if you have time. http://www.hoab.org/fluoroscopy-machine-st-louis-missouri/

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They do not use Fluro. I felt some restriction about a month ago but it went away. Why would it just go away? Now I can't seem to get it back. I thought most people felt restriction before 8!fills. I had gained weight at my last fill.

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I am at 8cc's.

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my situation is similar - very frustrating indeed

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Everyone is different and I know that there are some on the forum with 10ccor more. I have 5cc and think I'm there,might need a slight, slight fill, but will wait until my next appt the end of May.

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Thanks! Just frustrated about weight loss.

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They do not use Fluro. I felt some restriction about a month ago but it went away. Why would it just go away? Now I can't seem to get it back. I thought most people felt restriction before 8!fills. I had gained weight at my last fill.

I'm not sure how much they are adding at each fill, but how many cc's are in YOUR band, is really not the issue. The issue is are you in that green zone? Doesn't sound like it to me. If you have a conservative fill doc, adding a small amount per fill, it could take lots of fills to get to that proper restriction. Or, there could be other issues. Think of this: without using fluoro to SEE your restriction level, if just by chance say your band had come undone/unsnapped, your doc could put as much Fluid in it as possible and you wouldn't have restriction. Not trying to say this is your issue or scare you, but it happens. I know first hand.I'm not sure what your costs are for fills, but heres what I know mine were/are. Before my surgeon started using this wonderful option, my insurance was billed $300 for each fill I went in for. ( doc visit, nut visit, adjustment, etc. )Now, its $600 for each appt. BUT, I no longer need fills! So you can either pay a smaller amount many times, or a bit more less often. My experience only, and YMMV :)

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Thanks! Just frustrated about weight loss.

are you losing inches?

are your clothes getting too big or more roomier?

are you feeling better?

if so then the band is doing its job and making you well and you are losing regardless of what the scale says or doesnt say.

i dont have any fills but i am adhering the band lifestyle and doing what i can until such time as i do get one..i also have a 14cc band..just keep eating the proper amounts of food, make excellent food choices and exercise and it will happen.

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Going for barium swallow tomorrow to check out lap band.

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So I'm kinda upset I went in for my 2nd fill today n found out that my pouch stretched ;( do not good she said to take it slower !! N keep calm that I will be fine but I have to keep on the right path !! But it's so hard to do so when I have a husband that shows no support! And likes to eat every kind of fast food there is n my friends!! .lol where are they when u need them ;( I'm just so dissatisfied n disappointed in my self that I let this happen and now hearing this ' I'm scared to even EAT!! N cuz I don't want to stretch it even more then it is ....;( on top of that I lost 5more pounds ..;) but still so upsetting I have 5cc In my band so far in my 10cc band . So hopeing I get threw this ..

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