Lap Band not working

[pefox 0]

My lap band works great at Breakfast, pretty well at lunch and by dinner its like I don't even have one. I've got a 10 cc band and I've got about 5 cc's of Fluid in the band. I'm going for another fill next week. I had my surgery 6 months ago and I've only lost 30 lbs. Its great when it works but my self control when its not working is lousy. That's why I got the band in the first place. Has anyone else had this experience?

[stI24nger 1]

Well, I think your weight loss is just fine. Not as fast as some, but faster than others, so don't worry. I know what you mean about the band feeler tighter in the morning and looser by dinner. It sounds like you're doing the right thing by talking to your doc about a fill. That's probably exactly what you need. I experienced restriction in my 10cc band with 5.5 cc in it to, but maybe it's time to bump it up to 6!

Congrats on your weight loss!

[k broome 0]

My problem is that it has been 6 months since I had my surgery

and I only have 5.5 cc's as of today and I haven't lost any. I

was wondering how many cc's everybody else gets when they

go for a fill, my doctor will only give .5 cc's at each fill so it

is taking way too long to lose!ken

[betrthnever 107]

My Doc told me that it is swelling from the night before that gives people better restriction in the AM. And as we lose the excess Water we lose some restriction, too. If you don't fee like you have enough restriction then you probably don't. I'm at 7.5cc in a 9 cc band and even tho I have restriction I don't feel like I have enough. Would be nice to have more

[juliegeraci 7]

I think a fill will help.

[heartfire 4]

A slight fill would probably help. In regards to your WL, you do realize that you're averaging about 5lbs a month, right?! That's great! I hear a lot of people say they can't eat right away in the AM but they have great restriction during the rest of the day. That may be where you end up. Best wishes!!