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ccattorney    4

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I was banded 3/8/07 at 344 lbs and weigh 264 now. For the past month I've been losing 3.6 pounds a week. I am not hungry and have no problems with my band yet my doctor wants me to get a fill this week. I am thinking if it's not broke, don't fix it. I don't want to start PB'ing or other things I've read about. Why is he insisting on a fill and if I have to have one, how much should it be for a 10cc band?

any responses appreciated.:help:

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Iluvharleys    15

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First let me say congrats on the W/L! That's amazing! The normal is 1-2 pounds a week, and you are losing more than that. I would sit down and talk to him, tell him you are still losing and really don't need a fill. I wouldn't want one either if I was still losing like that. Good Luck, and let us know what he tells you!

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kellystidham    0

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I was banded 3/8/07 at 344 lbs and weigh 264 now. For the past month I've been losing 3.6 pounds a week. I am not hungry and have no problems with my band yet my doctor wants me to get a fill this week. I am thinking if it's not broke, don't fix it. I don't want to start PB'ing or other things I've read about. Why is he insisting on a fill and if I have to have one, how much should it be for a 10cc band?

any responses appreciated.:help:

what are you doing to lose that much a week ? i just got banded on june 2, and i would like some advise if you dont mind

thank you kelly

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nesser081982    0

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My doctor told me that the fills were necessary in order for the band to work the way it should completely. Would you drive a car without any gas in it? The gas is something that helps your car run, so why would you get a band and not want to have the fill, to help it work completely?

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