Hi all, went yesterday for first fill but didnt get one. They said I was doing so good that they wanted to ride it out and see if they could get away with not filling me for as long as possible. I was quite dissappointed until I got home and realized that is the best thing. If I can lose this much weight without fill then I should continue on and see how much more I can lose without any fill. I guess I am a little upset thinking that I could of done this without surgery, but then I realize that is the lie sneaking up on me and I could NOT do this without surgery. I could lose the weight, just not keep it off. Has anyone else not got a fill and not gained back a lot of the inital weight loss. I explained that I was getting hungry every 3 hours and they said that was perfect. I thought it was every 4-5 that was good. Deanna

As long as you are still losing you really don't need a fill. If you start stalling or getting really hungry, then I would get one. You're doing great without one!

Good for you for staying positive. I would have had a serious confrontation with the doctor/nurse who sent me away. In fact, I would not have let them send me away without a fight. Personally, I think that if you are getting hungry in less than 4 hours between meals, then you need a fill. As everyone says, the band is a tool and if you don't have good restriction, then it's not going to work optimally for you. Have you ever tried using a wrench without tightening it to fit around the bolt you're trying to unscrew? Of course not. The band is designed to be tightened to restrict your hunger. I say use it the way it is intended.

Well, I am going to see how I do this week and then call them if I am getting any hungrier. I just dont want to regain all of the 35 pounds that I have lost with pre op diet and post op liquid mushy stage. Hopefully I can hold out without gaining...Deanna Thank you two for your responses.

Getting hungry every 3 hours is fine if you plan on 5 or 6 meals a day, or meals and snacks. If you want to do 3 meals a day only, prolly you do want a fill to help with that.

I need help. I had my first fill 5/23. I still can eat anything and I do not know what to do. I am always feeling hungry and I can eat anything. I have to watch myself. I have started back to my old habits of snacking. I do not seem to get full at all. I also gained 2.5 lbs which have really made me down. It just seem like I am hungry all the time and not full.

hi, what's the difference between saline and omnipaque fills. How does the doc decide which to use?/

I've read SEVERAL posts where people haven't needed a fill at all. I only have .8cc and right now I'm happily restricted.

It just all depend - you're losing GREAT weight - congrats!! :confused:

I have a 4cc band but I only have .9cc in mine and I am very satisfied. I don't think I will need one for a long time. Your doing great!

Has anyone had issues with their insurance companies not paying for fills? This has been a nightmare for me. They approved me for the surgery and state that the fills are approved but the surgery center where i have been given the fills are an out of network facility and will not pay. This is the craziest thing i have yet to have to deal with. Any suggestions?

Has anyone replied to your answer yet? I'm curious to know the difference myself.

Hey girl!

You are doing soooooooooo great!!! what are you eating most days? I'm losing SLOWLY!!!!!!!!!!!! Kelly

I have Omnipaque solution in my band instead of saline. Omnipaque is just a thicker solution. I was having a problem with losing saline and now with the Omnipaque I have not had a problem at all. I am currently at 4.2cc in my 4cc band and finally found my sweet spot!

Good luck everyone I know we can do it!

Kim

Banded 1/26/07

Dr Spivak, Houston

236/197/165