So I scheduled a fill for Friday but I have lost a decent amount of weight since my last appt. I don't feel like my restriction is where it needs to be though. I have lost the weight because I have been dieting. I'm just wondering if anyone's doctor has ever told them "no" to a fill because their weight loss seems to be successful

Wendydarling19 I get my fills even with weight lose but this is probably doctor per doctor...hope you get one too...just got my 3rd fill at 4 cc now. you are doing awesome btw I was banded in Jan too (1/16/14).

I was worried about the same thing!! But they were more focused on my hunger level and what/how much I was eating than how much weight I had lost. Just stress to them that you feel no restriction and could eat way more than you should be able to, you just don't because you're careful. I think you'll be able to get your fill

I've been able to get fills with 10lbs of weight loss in either 4 or 6 weeks (can't remember). They have not denied me a fill yet when I've asked for it...

They will ask (at least mine does):

How often do you get stuck/vomit/slime?

How much are you eating per meal (oz)?

How often do you eat / feel hungry?

They use that and ask me if I want another fill to gauge if they should do a fill.

You should determine if you're getting stuck - is it you (I.e. Not chewing enough / eating wrong food) or is the band too tight.

Qty at each meal - my surgeon likes between 4-6 oz. I was able to eat more before feeling full or I'd have to stop myself (dieting).

Often - my surgeons goal is for us to get to 4+ hrs between meals.

As usual, it may vary per surgeon. Hope this helps.

I just got a fill today -- was in the green zone but two weeks ago noticed increase in hunger and capacity. Quite nibbly, thinking about food more and feeling more restrictive, i.e. dieter mentality. Those are my signals that I need a fill. My surgeon does very small fills and we are on the same page with that. I really worry about getting too tight so he knows I'm not a risk for over-filling. I would never put up with sliming, throwing up, etc. I eat real food when I'm hungry, stop when I'm satisfied. The band is there to help achieve satiety so we can make good choices. Love that!