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2nd year still trying to get to the green zone

Was there and at my goal. Got stuck and had to be re adjusted. Had about 1 1/2 cc removed. Since then I've gained 20 pounds and I been in the yellow zone. I'm going to see dr this Tuesday to see if i have room for a small fill. I'm now 20lbs away from goal ????

Definitely not giving up on this journey. I'm so close. Anyone else experienced my issue?

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Yep, I'd get a fill before it gets out of hand. You've come too far.

Hopefully, they're able to give you small fill to help you get back on track! You can do it! Good luck to you!

BRITNEY - I get this and I understand. I am about 20 lbs away from goal too..2 1/2 years out from surgery. Too tight/too loose/too tight/too loose..rollercoaster. Reflux awful when too tight. My doctor removed a bit from my band on Friday and I was able to sleep and eat "correct - real food" for the first time in over a month. Now, not to gain weight ! Such a problem. Will-power is not my middle name. Hang in there and maybe we can get through this together. I have an appointment to go back in 3 weeks as he does not want me to go crazy and gain weight either. If I see it coming, I won't wait three weeks..as others have said, we have some too far to do that. (I'm down 124 lbs)..Have a good week..

Good luck Tuesday! And congratulations on all the hard work and determination to get where you are.

Best wishes! You can do it! I hope that the slight fill will do the trick for you! Karen..aka.kll724

Glad you're not giving up. Best wishes to you.

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Thank you all for the confidence to not give up. It's such a hit and miss type situation. I now get my fills under flouroscopy. So that does help me to not be overfilled once again. Now it's just trying to hit my sweet spot. I was at 23 this past summer. Now I'm 140. Weight is so easy to find but so difficult to lose.

Don't give up it will come. You will get there.

I'm having the same problem. I've only had 2 fills in 3 years. How often do you have fills?

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I'm having the same problem. I've only had 2 fills in 3 years. How often do you have fills?

I've had multiple adjustments. You probably need fill under fluoro to get u near or in the green zone. I just realized from my last dr visit that I may have a leak. I didn't have the amount that I should if had. And u don't have the great restriction that I had a few months ago. I'll find out next month when dr will measure of saline still in my band. It's kinda sad that this happened right when I got to my goal. I'm pretty frustrated with all of this.

Good luck britneygirl, I haven't had a fill yet but will be getting my first one in two weeks. Am sure youll be right back at goal soon enough!

I am 2 years out, and still trying to hit that "green zone". I just found this app several weeks ago, and didn't even know about a green zone. I've had multiple fills in 2 years, lost 100 lbs, and have recently gained back 20 lbs. I had a fill a year ago, and had a hard time holding anything down after that. They took some out, and have been slowly having fluid added back. I just had a fill this week, and am getting close to the amount of fluid that I had last year when I was so sick. But so far, I am eating anything I want. It's been such a struggle!!! I've lost 75 lbs, so it's been worth it, but I am still dealing with the same issues with eating that I have dealt with all my life. the lap band doesn't take those issues away. Good luck and keep on working on this journey.

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