Hi. I'm new to the site, but I'm in need of some help. I was unfilled in November due to some complications I had with my band. I've put on 20 lbs, and have an appt scheduled Thursday morning for a refill. For some reason, I'm freaked out thinking that my band will not work again. I was banded in Aug 06.

Has anyone been completely unfilled and then refilled? How did it work?

Sorry if this is a repative post. I looked for something similar, but couldnt find anything.

my story is just about the same as yours. only i was unfilled completely in aug 08. and am just now starting to get refilled! i tried for a fill in december back to what i was at before i got the unfill, but it was too much. the day after the fill i couldnt swallow my own spit. i was pb'ing/vomitting salivia every 10-15 minutes. i went back and they took out 1.0 cc, so i was left with 1.0 cc. i have had slight restriction with this amount. i am waiting as i type this to hear back from the doctor about my next fill appointment.

from aug to december i have gained 15-ish to 20-ish pounds. more then i thought i had. it was a real smack in the face when i got to the doctors for the first try at a fill. i thought it was more 10-15.

i had the same fears as you, that the band wouldnt work anymore. but i am perty sure it will. i just have to get to that restriction again. i hope with this next fill i will be there, or at least closer then what i am at now!

best of luck.

Thank you for the response. Isn't it amazing how fast the weight comes back? I really thought I was going to be able to maintain without the band, and now I can't wait to get it refilled. I'm trying to look at it as a fresh start and not focus on the 20 lb set back.