I just had my 3rd fill yesterday (6 cc's in 10 cc band) and I don't feel any restriction!! Before I went in, I could feel a small amt of restriction but now I feel none!!

I watched the PA draw the Fluid out and then push it back in...where did it all go? Could the needle have slipped and all the fluid gone into my body instead?

I try not to drink while I eat other than an occasional sip because I know I will PB if I do. Today I took a drink not really thinking about it and nothing happened. Feels like I don't even have a band. Has anyone else ever had this happen? I'm totally freaked out!

Banding date 8/9/07

Dr. Richard Benavides, Richardson TX

23 total lbs lost

I would call your surgeon and go in for another fill. You may have lost your fill completely or just need an adjustment.

I didn't feel restriction until my 5th fill. You sometimes swell right after a fill and feel the restriction, then the swelling goes down. You may just need to give it time.

after my first fill i felt restricted for 2 days -- then i felt like i could eat whatever -- but then i started to eat whatever and i felt restricted -- so its totally weird liek that .. it has a brain of its own... lol

I've had three fills and still almost no restriction and I haven't lost any weight in 3 months! I keep going back for fills and it's not enough. I'm going back next week for another one. I am following all the rules, eating healthy, drinking water, exercising, and nothing happens. So I think some of us need more restriction than others. Sigh.

did you have your fill with floro? if not then you might want to . i always have my fills with floro. that way i can see the fill and know how much restriction i have.... good luck

YOUR NOT ALONE!! I am calling the dr. office right now because I have had three fills since surgery9/5/07 and have no restriction I can eat as much as i want to. I'm not sure I have the band other than seeing the scares on my belly! I am really fustrated right now, and the holidays is the hardest for me. I will DEMAND more restriction!!

I had that exact thing happened. I thought it was all in my mind but I went to the dr and had him check. Sure enough, when he pulled the needle out, I had absolutely no fill. I think they can lose connection with the port or something. He can't explain it either.

Are you thinking of going to another doctor for a fill?

Does Dr. Tersini have floro?

I heard there is a good doctor in Eugene.

However, I have yet to have my first fill - and am

looking for the right doctor.

I live in La Grande Oregon.

Jane

No, I would never go to anyone besides Dr. Tersingi. I absolutely love him. He would use fluro if I wanted to pay for it. It's way expensive though, because it has to be done at the hospital.

I am at a good fill right now.

Kelly Fitzpatrick is in Eugene and Portland. A lot of people go to her. I believe she is a nurse practitioner. She doesn't use fluro either, and she charges the same as Dr. Tersigni.

Are you thinking of going to another doctor for a fill?

Does Dr. Tersini have floro?

I heard there is a good doctor in Eugene.

However, I have yet to have my first fill - and am

looking for the right doctor.

I live in La Grande Oregon.

Jane

Dr. Mirande in Klamath Falls does every fill under fluro and the first 2 fills are covered in the initial cost. I was banded on 9/17 and just had my first fill yesterday. It went very smoothly and I was able to watch the entire process on the screen. It was really cool to see the barium go through unrestricted, then with the fill, to see it with the restriction. Dr. also took a "snapshot" of the restriction and gave it to me. Makes it easier to explain to family and friends how the whole process works.

Absolutely, this has happened to me before, I posted about it somewhere. I was in a panic, I had a fill of .2 and had more restriction the day before. I though for sure my doctor missed his mark. I was doubly upset, because I have to drive 5 hours and stay overnight away from my 3 young kids to get a fill.

I was told here, by a wise poster to wait it out and sure enough. 2 weeks later, fure enough, it tightened up like a snare drum.

I hope your fill tightens up soon.

There is no good explanation to why this happens. My latest fill, felt tighter immediately, as did my others. But for some reason that one fill did just what yours is doing.

Cheers and let us know how it goes.

Dr. Mirande in Klamath Falls does every fill under fluro and the first 2 fills are covered in the initial cost.

What is the cost of this? Is this included in the price you pay for surgery?

I was banded Sept 13th. I have 10 cc band with total of 6.4 cc in now. Waiting for next fill Tues. Nov 6th. I understand it sometimes takes a few fills. I'm ready!! dianne

<p>Denise: You asked about the cost with Dr. Mirande. His fee for cash pay patients is $9,999.00. This includes the nutritional evaluation, psych. eval, pre-op labs, esophogram, surgery, anesthesia, 1 night's hospital stay, first post-op follow-up and the first 2 fills under fluroscope. He does charge an additional $200 for his first office pre-op evaluation. </p> <p> </p> <p>I am extremely pleased with the care I have been getting from Dr. Mirande and his staff. Very informative, very up-front, nothing hidden. Couldn't ask for better patient care!</p>

Also, the cost for the fills after the first two is $450.00, again under fluro.