Hello All,

I have had four fills and the last one was way too tight. I lasted two weeks until I had to go back to my doc to take out some fluid. It was pretty bad everything was getting stuck and water was even tough to get down. I asked the dr. what cc's are in my band so i can try and figure out what is good for me. His response was rude...its too complicated for you to figure it out leave it up to me. Well, that was a week ago. I have no restricition and have gained a couple of pds. Is this what your dr.'s told you?

What is complicated about knowing how many cc's are in your band? Or trying to find your sweet spot? Sounds like you need to be assertive with this doctor. Never accept rude behavior. Doctors are too often used to being treated like gods. It's our job to bring them back to earth.

I have had four fills also. I have a little restriction, but I have heard so many horror stories about getting so tight that you can't tolerate anything. I do not want to have a complete unfill. My MD is very understanding and patient. He explains everything. He told me I have a 10cc band and right now I have about 5 cc in my band. i am about 6 months out, so he says I can have a fill every 2 weeks if I want until I reach my desired restriction, but I am scared!

I don't have to tell you that your doctor was rude. I think you need to know the information you requested.

May be he was having a bad day! However, you need his assistance and can't afford for him to have a bad day:)

If I were you, I would schedule an appointment to see him again for answers and a solution.

Take care and good luck!