hi.. what's a good adjustment.. I need restriction. Had it emptied

I had to have mine removed, but I remember how hard it was to get the fill "dialed in". And it could change day to day from being too full or barely enough. Ideally you should be able to drink water, but feel full quickly on solid food. Good luck!

I tried to Get mine removed and they talked me out of it. The last time I filled it I could drink water but didn't realize it was too tight until I tried to eat the next day And started throwing up no matter WHAT I ate?

Mine was eleven years old and even though I had no fill in mine and was still vomiting almost every time I ate. I could only get things like ice cream, pudding and yogurt through it. I went to a different surgeon (the one who did the band moved away about 5 years ago) and said it had to come out because eventually I wasn't even going to get water through it. During the band removal and revision to a RNY they discovered that the band had slipped, and the slip caused a hiatal hernia. I had this done a bit over 4 months ago and weigh less than the lowest weight I ever got with the band. If your surgeon doesn't want to consider removing it, maybe you should consider finding another surgeon who will work with you before it gets worse.

After a series of exrays my band was not in any danger And did not slip..I Just wanna know how much fluid is a good amount

On 4/5/2020 at 3:51 PM, unique3501 said:

I tried to Get mine removed and they talked me out of it. The last time I filled it I could drink Water but didn't realize it was too tight until I tried to eat the next day And started throwing up no matter WHAT I ate?

I'm having the exact same problem at the moment ? In the mornings I can't even drink water without being sick. My doctor won't see me because we are on lock down...this is the worst!

I currently have 3.5ccs in a 10cc band. I was up to 7ccs at one time but lost a little too much weight so we removed quite a bit and I’ve been sitting at the 3.5ccs for 2 yrs now. Minimal weight gain but mostly my own foolish eating habits. I’ve been banded for 12 yrs now with zero problems.

Thanks a lot! Never heard anyone say too MUCH weight loss.??

i cant get my band adjusted either because of this pandemic! this should be seen.. isnt obesity a disease too. ijs

Sure did. I went from 220Lbs down to 96lbs. I’m currently at 108 and holding. Btw I’m only 4’11

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Well happy birthday weekend to me! Still at 285pds.. Started this journey 11 years ago at 275.. Gotta get back on track! Lots of death in my family and depression. I've tried intermittent fasting but doctor says my menopause is the problem no matter what I do! Junk food is my enemy! I wish I had known you can still eat whatever you like after being banded. I would never of done this. Any suggestions are welcomed.. Just turned 59 with a disability. Can't exercise much... Please help.. Should I just do protein shakes?

Whats a good place in Houston to have a fill. I moved here from Illinois and I had all the fluid removed in jan but now I need a fill now.

Plase let me knw where I can get a fill, Hopefully, they take insurance as I have insurance.