I am having a hysterectomy on the 30th of this month. I called my band doc and ask if I needed an unfill, he says no. I have heard both ways,some get a total unfill, and some stay restricted. I really don't want to gain any weight, and since I can't work out I'm glad that my doc wants to leave me with some restriction. I do watch what I eat, but I'm not a calorie counter, I also don't monitor my fat intake, but I do make smart choices. I'm so close to goal, I really don't want to start going backwards now. Any advice. ~Mandy

Hey Mandy,

I had my TT and breast lift without any fill taken out. You just let the anesthesiologist you have a lap band and cant be sick or vomit after surgery and they will make sure you arent.

The moment I had slight nausea they gave me something and it went straight away.

I was the same...I was having the TT and didnt want to put on a heap of weight recovering.

Everything went fine, I would leave your fill and let them know.

Kel, thanks for the reassurance. I'm confident that all will be fine. ~Mandy

I wouldnt imagine it would hurt you to go onto a (nutritious) liquid diet after surgery when you're inactive, if you find you're tighter and cant eat normally. I reckon only take out fill if the need becomes apparent.

SORRY! I disagree!..I had a tummy tuck and did not have an unfil..I aspirated on the table...scared everyone to death....I was on oxygen for 8 days after comign hoem because of it going into my lungs! Because of this my band Dr. has told all his banders..never have surgery without an unfill..it is not worth the risk!

deb

banded in 2003

starting weight...229...now is 145 and holdign for 2 yrs give or take 5 lbs..lol

I wouldnt imagine it would hurt you to go onto a (nutritious) liquid diet after surgery when you're inactive, if you find you're tighter and cant eat normally. I reckon only take out fill if the need becomes apparent.

I was more concerned about vomiting post-op. I think that the period of inactive time will be fine. Since I will be recovering, I don't think I will be eating much. I have some sf Jello and popsicles, and I will get pre-make some healthy meals and freeze them. I'm more concerned about getting re-motivated to work out again after surgery. ~Mandy

Just be careful..It concerns me that you may go into surgery with the band not unfilled!..The surgeon and the anesthesilogist both knew and had all the facts pertaining to my band. I still aspirated. My band Dr. was very upset and he put out a bulletin to all banders. Maybe I was tighter than you are...this I do not know..but i would never consider any type of surgery without opening my band..Good luck to you and God Bless!!!...deb