Hello! Ive had my band for 8 years. Orginally lost 116 lbs. Never had any real problems with it. 2 1/2 years ago the doctor opted to unfill me d/t constant nausea and vomiting with my pregnacy. I gained 30lbs during my pregnancy and have manadged to lose about 20lbs back. I really need to lose about 40 more lbs to be at my goal weight. Although i never had any issues before with my band im worried now about getting a fill again because ive been just eating whatever i felt like for the last couple years. Anyone else go through something simliar? How has it worked out getting filled and back on the "band" wagon!?

I was banded in 2009 and initially did well. I had a slip and another surgery. Then in 2012 I had a serious illness (unrelated to the band) and was completely unfilled. Due to my medical condition, my surgeon did not want to do any fills tilli was off treatment. So I regained all 80lbs I had lost plus another 40lbs. My health has improved and in february of this year he started making adjustments. It took several appts but I finally hit my "sweet spot" in June and have lost 40lbs! It hasn't been too bad. When I first began having fills again it was a little frustrating trying to find that sweet spot but overall, it has gone well. Good luck to you!

I just scheduled my appointment to do the same thing. I am very nervous. The last time I went for a fill, a little over a year ago, I was over filled. I had to go to the emergency room on Saturday morning for saline removal because i couldn't swallow my own spit and I was completely swollen. It took days for everything to return to normal. But I've been slowly gaining and gaining. I can eat pretty much anything I want. I need the control back. Good luck to you! I hope you do whatever works out for the best!

I have my barium swallow study scheduled for a week from today. The doctor wanted that first before filling since its been so long. I hope yours goes well! Keep me updated and I'll do the same!!!