Hello,

Before anyone directs me to another thread link, I already know this has been done before. I have researched old threads and can navigate this site well. I would like the most recent information pertaining to this subject please. :help:

I was banded in June in Mexico and had the 10 cc VG band done by Dr. Joya. Great surgery, no complications.

My problem now is that the only weight loss I had was in the first 3 weeks after surgery, none since then and I am gaining that weight loss back at an alarming rate.

My after care doctor in my town is Dr. Helmuth Billy. He is a great, competent Dr. My only concern is that I don't think he has treated many patients with this larger band and he is very conservative with fills. He wants to make sure there are no slips or errosion by doing agressive fills. Wonderful.

Unfortunately, I have had no restriction since the first few weeks of being banded. My research on the board show that those with this band need A LOT more in their fills to reach the sweet spot. I want to take as much data as possible supporting this to my next appointment with him (on Thursday). I need to get a good fill this time. I am in a very deep depression because of my weight issues after spending thousands of dollars on this procedure. I need a jump start to get me going again and give me a shot in the arm. I don't think I'll be able to take a nother small fill and wait another few months to get to a point where I feel any restricion.

I hope you help and support me as this is tearing my psyche apart. Thanks to all of you for your help.:eek:

Hi Hopeworks,

I am going back on Tuesday for another fill and I know how you fill. The last fill I got gave me good restriction but it seems to have worn off a bit. I am hoping that another small fill will get me back to where I was a few weeks ago. See how the fill you just goes. If you don't notice improvement in 2 weeks, I would schedule another fill. Good luck!

Hopeworks, the way you tell if you need another fill is a)if you are hungry b)are ravenous c)aren't losing. If you are losing at 1.5 cups of food I would stay there. If it seems a bit much I would get a fill.

Hey, thanks for the comments. I think you're all right. I could probably use a tad more. Worst case - I have to have some taken out. I don't want to rely on this too much, but I'm weak I tell you, WEAK!

Well,I have to say this board was indeed helpful. I was banded 11/29. THo fuller earlier then I was I can still eat ALOT. It is me that stops me from eating, not the band. I have the 10cc band and got filled at 3.5 last week. I don't notice much of a difference. Perhaps a bit. Food is harder to swallow mainly. But, now I see that it might take several fills Thanks to all.

marni Are you eating less? loosing weight ?

No, in fact I think I am eating more. Urges to snack definitely have increased. Not really losing lately. I go tomorrow, perhaps we can tighten a bit....Let's be real if it were all in my control and control wasn't an issue I wouldn't be FAT.

I just had a fill on 2/8 and I still feel the same as before.

I just had a fill on 2/8 and I still feel the same as before.

Toqu, how much of a fill did you get?

Karen

1cc for a total of 5cc's

Please tell us about your fill. Was it done with a flouroscope? Was the fill put in untill water would not go down, then some removed?

Wait 2 weeks and see if you notice any change with this fill. If not, call and schedule an appointment for another one.

I just received 2 cc's yesterdayfor my second fill and I had 6 cc's from my first fill. Everyone thinks that the nurse practicianer is too aggressive but I have had no problems other than adjusting to eating slower and chewing more. I hope this last fill will do the trick. I was banded Nov 21, 07 and have lost 25 lbs. Slow going!!

I was banded Nov 21, 07 and have lost 25 lbs. Slow going!!

Do you mean 2006 or possibly 2005? If you are actually talking about 2007, please PM me, we need to discuss the stock market and the upcoming Power Ball lottery.

It wasn't done under flouro...only the first one was. This time he just put 1cc and that was it. The last time I had a problem drinking he took .5 out.

To airwayman: oh dear, I meant to say 2006. Well anyway, I though your response was cute. Have fun. Diane H.