I'm reporting in. My eating was out of control, gained back 12 lbs , so doc put me on fluids for 2 weeks. Saw my "fill nurse" yesterday who believes I'm just fine. She was great to just sit down and talk to me for awhile. She believes I'm fine with my band just need to be doing my share of the work. Guess the band can't do it all.

So I am back on board with measuring my food, only 3 meals a day with no snacks and no artificial sugars.

I will give it another month then we will decide if I really need a fill. With me doing the journey the right way. We'll back to the gym I go.

I sure wish this was easier. Hahhaaha

Why are they delaying a fill? Have you had a fill yet? Just curious...I am newly banded, but thought fills were a key part of the band "working" for you?? My band is still empty but scheduled for a fill at the 4 week mark (in 6 days).

Hi Lu, great post and good luck with upping the exercise. I am pretty sure that is a major key to success. Sometimes I wish I could just be tied on to the treadmill or something. Have not been able to convert over to wanting to do it, but I do feel great after I've worked out. It's so worth it but each day I have to make myself. But here's to that, the doing it anyway. Results will be fantastic. Best wishes to you!

I agree that you should be exercising and eating the right amounts. If you're not in the green zone, where your physical hunger is controlled, why would she not do a fill? Sounds like you know that the band doesn't do the work for you, but if properly filled, it is an excellent tool.

Yep we have to work at it. I was banded in 2011 and over time picked up some of my old habits. We are a work in progress !

I saw my doc on Monday thinking I would get a fill. Not sure how I feel about it, but weight loss is acceptable and I had the option of to fill or not to fill and chose not to cuz I felt I needed to be following more of the rules. Fills won't stop you from cheating and eating around the band and you certainly don't want to be too tight.

I'm reporting in. My eating was out of control' date=' gained back 12 lbs , so doc put me on fluids for 2 weeks. Saw my "fill nurse" yesterday who believes I'm just fine. She was great to just sit down and talk to me for awhile. She believes I'm fine with my band just need to be doing my share of the work. Guess the band can't do it all.

So I am back on board with measuring my food, only 3 meals a day with no Snacks and no artificial sugars.

I will give it another month then we will decide if I really need a fill. With me doing the journey the right way. We'll back to the gym I go.

I sure wish this was easier. Hahhaaha[/quote']

This sounds like me regarding the fill. I am crossing my fingers for a fill friday. I do not overeat and exercise like crazy but am losing slow and hungry between meals. Good luck to you for wanting to get back on track.

I saw my doc on Monday thinking I would get a fill. Not sure how I feel about it, but weight loss is acceptable and I had the option of to fill or not to fill and chose not to cuz I felt I needed to be following more of the rules. Fills won't stop you from cheating and eating around the band and you certainly don't want to be too tight.

So true, any thing over 5 cc for me is too tight. So, I have to control the old fashioned way! But, it is much easier when your band says, "no, you are not eating anymore."!

I feel back in control! Lost 4 lbs this week. Best I've done in a long time. I'm going to work the program as long as I can before scheduling a fill. Guess the RN was right on with her no fill advise. Go figure. Lol.

Good for you!