I told my band doctor that I was having brachioplasty next week and he wants to remove some of my fill on Monday (he wasn't clear on how much). I am currently at 7.8 cc's in my VG band. Is this a common practice? SInce I only spoke to the nurse I really didn't have a chance to ask why. Did any of you have this experience?

Thanks

Eugenia

I just had TT and breast redu/lift, I didn't get an unfill of any amount.

I'm having a TT soon and my band doc said to keep the same fill level. I know many who have had a slight unfill or a total unfill and those like Nana who haven't had any. I think they worry about swelling and the band having pressure on it. Eugenia, why don't you join the Feb/March plastic surgery thread and keep us posted on your surgery. It's a great group of people and you'll feel lots of support.

Thanks so much for your reply. I would love to join the Feb/March thread. I am heading over there now, and thanks for the invite.

Eugenia

my surgeon has requested i get a complete unfill for my TT. i made the appointment, but may cancel it. im such a chicken to be unfilled.

Neal, I did fine without the unfill, but I've been at the same level for almost a year . Maybe my "sweet" spot, ya think, LOL.

neal should be checked into the surgical center by now... SO EXCITING!!

Well I just got back from the doctor and he has decided not to unfill me. I have been at my current fill level for 2 1/2 months and don't have good restriction so he thinks I should be fine. Thanks everyone for your respones!

Eugenia

I had a lower-body lift and did not get unfilled at all for it and things were fine. I figured if I couldn't eat anything, I'd just survive on protein shakes. But then again, some people react differently.

Puddin: Wow! I feel like I just heard from a long lost friend. How are you doing? I'm having a full tummy tuck and breast lift in 3 weeks and you were my inspiration. There are a lot of us willing to share on the Feb/March plastics thread. I may start my own thread in a week or so, so check it out. I hope your happy and doing well!

Puddin: Wow! I feel like I just heard from a long lost friend. How are you doing? I'm having a full tummy tuck and breast lift in 3 weeks and you were my inspiration. There are a lot of us willing to share on the Feb/March plastics thread. I may start my own thread in a week or so, so check it out. I hope your happy and doing well!

Karey,

i agree. puddin was one of my "HOLY CRAP, I CAN LOOK LIKE THAT" posters..

she looks amazing!

Hey, thanks y'all. So you're going under the Knife, Karey??? You should definitely do a thread on this... but don't make the same mistakes I made after that darn tummy tuck LOL. I think you'll be safe, you're a good woman. I'm excited for you, though. You gonna look HOTT woman!

And anyone can look like THAT with enough freaking tenacity and OCD lol. It all comes down to goals, I guess. I had an image in my head of what I wanted to look like and I made it happen. There were consequences to that, however. Dealing with cervical cancer at the moment because I took liberties with my newfound body too far.

Puddin: I hope you got your cancer early. Such a scary word. I'm so sorry. Hope you're all right, do you have to do radiation or anything? Oh, I think if you want to just have a port change it would probably cost between $800-1200. They would do it on an out patient basis, endoscopically. Maybe not a priority for you now, but definetly do-able.

Hey, thanks y'all. So you're going under the Knife, Karey??? You should definitely do a thread on this... but don't make the same mistakes I made after that darn tummy tuck LOL. I think you'll be safe, you're a good woman. I'm excited for you, though. You gonna look HOTT woman!

And anyone can look like THAT with enough freaking tenacity and OCD lol. It all comes down to goals, I guess. I had an image in my head of what I wanted to look like and I made it happen. There were consequences to that, however. Dealing with cervical cancer at the moment because I took liberties with my newfound body too far.

wow puddin,

sorry to hear about the cervical cancer. i hope you are recovering well from your surgery.

C

Every doc is different on this, but unfilling the band allows better control of reflux and nausea which sometimes happen after surgery.

For larger cases, I do want the patients getting a few more calories to facilitate healing, so having the band open helps with this.

Puddin - I am so glad to see you back here you have been in my thoughts and prayers. Like the others you have been an inspiration to me and have been sorely missed.

I am so sorry for what you are having to go through with the cancer. Try not to be too hard on yourself for any choices you made along this journey. God loves all his children. Remember, none are perfect in His eyes save Jesus and it is only by his grace that we are saved.

Please remember you are in my prayers and let us know if there is anything we can do for you.