:help:I had surgery May 22nd of this year. Since my 6 week post-op I have had 7 fills. My band is at 9cc's now and I still don't think it is as tight as it should be. I was told the band can be filled up to 10cc's...I'm afraid I will never get the restriction I am suppose to have and if I do my band will end up being completely full. I am very discouraged right now and wonder if I have made a mistake by having this procedure. What makes matters worse is I am a self pay patient. Therefore, I have paid for everything out of my own pocket. Does anyone have any suggestions or is their anyone else that has had or is having the same problem?

I am not yet where you are but I was wondering when you have a fill do they draw it out do they see 9cc in the syringe. I was just wondering if you possibly have a leak? Good luck I will keep you in my thoughts.

I also read that you can actually have a little more than 10cc in your band. I think you should ask your doctor about that too. Dont give up its going to work

melissa

I was banded about 6 months ago and have had 8 cc's filled. I was worried about maxing out the fills also but the dr. gave me a 1cc fill and I couldn't even swallow my own silva!! So I've had the 1cc taken back out and letting my stomach irritation go down. When you get to the end, even a little fill could give a lot of results!!

Thanks for sharing that info. I went to see my doctor on Monday and he took all the saline out and made sure all the air was out and put 8 or 8 1/2 cc's back in and it is definately tight now. He did have an x-ray taken to make sure I wasn't experiancing esophageal dialation. Just had that x-ray done this morning and everything looks good. As a matter of fact the radiologist said I might need my band loosened up a little. At last it is finally tight!!!

has the doctor withdraw some fluid to see how many ccs are actually in ?

I completely understand your pain. I got banded on March 31. At first I was slightly restricted and was never hungry. After two months I lost all sense of restiction. I am up to 8.6 CCs and I am still able to eat EVERYTHING. My friends and family that have had the surgery are losing weight and having restriction. I am worried about failing this surgery. I keep talking to my doctor but he is of no help. I'm hoping to get a fill under fluro to see but i have to wait until I have insurance again :eek: I understand your pain and hope you can reach your goals