I was banded on 4th April this year. I have had 5 fills in an 10mls band taking me up to 7.5mls. I have restriction after my fills for about a week and that is why I have lost any weight at all. I lose about a kilo or 2 in that week and then in the time up till my next fill I put a kilo or so back on. I am really worried I am getting to the max my band can take and I wont have proper restriction longer than the week or so. Has this happened to anyone else? Anyone get close to the max fill before reaching good restriction? Also does anyone else have restriction for a week or so after their fills and then it goes away?

Is it true that the big bands are suppose to be put in ppl with BMIs over 50? My BMI was around 42 or so when banded so maybe that is why I am having trouble getting restriction?? Oh I dont know....I am just stressing and need some reassurance from ppl who have been through this. Please let me know if you have.

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Is it true that the big bands are suppose to be put in ppl with BMIs over 50? My BMI was around 42 or so when banded so maybe that is why I am having trouble getting restriction??

I don't have the larger band, but I had the same thing, get a fill it lasts for a few days and goes away. I got my 6th fill last week, and I am finally getting some restriction. My doctor told me not to worry, I will get to that spot soon. I think this time I am finally on my way!

My doctor's office uses the larger band on all his patients now, he said he gets better results with the larger band, so you just need to be patient and they will get you there. Just make sure you keep eating Protein, veggies, and you will be fine.

Good Luck!

Thanks for replying. Going for the 6th fill tomorrow.

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Keep it up Kellie.

I think you are doing well.From 118 to 105 is great.

I also lost a few after my fill (only had one and 1,5ml.dont know if he put any in when he banded me..) and then it stalls for a while.

Youll get there.Hope this fill does it for you..