i was banded in oct 2004 then had my 1st fill of 1.8cc in late dec and felt restricted for a few weeks then it went away, 2nd fill in mid jan for total of 2.5 now and i felt restricted until about a week ago, i lost for the first few weeks of each fill then nothing after? im just confused...i follow the rule etc..and lost about 30 lbs total since oct and have about 30 to go...any advice?

My fills do the same thing! I am hoping with the next fill, it will last longer.

is the total amount of fill still in there when your doc adds to it? Just curious as I was one of those who had 2/3 of the fill dissapear the last time. Not real sure how much is left. Scheduled for another on 3/14/05.....if it is warranted.

I use to have the opposite problem. I would start a fill okay, and then it would get tighter as the weeks progressed. My doctor said sometimes the band will get a kink in it which can cause the band to not be exact at fill time.

Usually it seems the tighteness of the band loosens after losing about 15-20 pounds, so, I don't know if that is why you feel less restriction.

Rainykiss: Sometimes to jump start a weightloss again I do a liquid fast for ONE day. Sorta cleanses the system of all the bad stuffs. Of course check with your doc before doing any fast.

You can also change up your exercise routine some. Add minutes or reps. Up the intensity or do a different exercise. Try Pilates, Yoga, etc.

Hope this helps.

My dr explained to me that as you lose weight the band loosens up around your stomach, hence the need for more fill. It could be that your weightloss has done that and you just need another fill.

Blossom, my Doctor told me the same thing.

I was told also that as U lose weight, the fat lost first is in the stomach so the band loosens & restriction is less therefore another fill.