Hi! Could someone tell me the percentage % of Lap-banders without a fill? Thank You. George

Hi George,

Everyone gets a fill eventually but usually about 4-8 weeks after having the band inserted. After that it depends on the Dr and the patient (and how restricted they feel) but could happen 2-10 times more.

Take care,

Yvonne

Thanks for quick reply. I'm 5 months out & do not want or need a fill. I was wondering % only? I have read somewhere that some people get no adjustment. May all your losses be in pounds & inches

George,

I am hoping to have the same results as you. I am only 3 weeks out so I have not had a fill but I am eating small amounts (<1cup) 3 times a day and feel minimal hunger. I have always been able to lose weight (a true blessing) and really got the band for long term weight maintenance. I am not anxious to get a fill and plan to ride my unrestricted band for as long as I can. Someone in the support group I attend is 8 months out and is still losing weight and he has not had a fill.

Same band, different ways to use it?

I remember seeing posts by someone here (can't remember who) that was about a year out and had not had a fill. I believe the % must be very small.

Yesterday I went for my post op follow-up & first fill. My surgeon said that usually during the first year his patients get between 3-8 fills the first year.

I go back August 21 for my next fill. I am on fluids until tomorrow & then it's 2 oz meals 3x daily.

I am getting my first fill Monday evening and am travelling Tuesday. Will I need to be on liquids for a couple of days after the fill? or back to normal fairly quickly? BTW I am constantly hungry can eat anything I want and am losing weight through dieting and exercise. I hope this fill makes me want to eat less and helps me feel full.

Thanks for the help.

Elaine

surgery 5/16/08 284

Current 6/20/08 269

I don't know what your surgeon recommends, but MY SURGEON does not recommend traveling after a fill, because sometimes there CAN be problems with nausea, vomiting from the BAND being too tight. So, if you are away from home, your surgeon won't be accessible so that he may UNFILL if you need him to.

Just my "two cents worth", which AIN'T much, but that's what my dr says.

I had my first FILL yesterday & I'm on fluids until tomorrow. He said just start regular solids. I don't have to go through the mushie phase & all that stuff, thankfully.

Take Care!

Edited June 20, 200818 yr by coltorismom
need to add other suggestions

George

I dont know the % of people without fills but I am one of them. Im a little over 7 months out and have not had or needed a fill yet.