Hey you guys. Got a question. I have only had 2 small fills in the last 10 months. I have since gained about 7 lbs.:wub: I was told by a fellow bandster that I would not be able to get a fill since I have gained a couple of pounds. Has this happened to anyone else and was you denied a fill because of this? Dont want to go through the bother of taking off work for a day only to find out that I wont be able to get a fill.

Wha? I thought that was a good reason to GET one?! Better contact your physician and get an expert opinion!

brendaanise:

Now's the time to get a fill if you're gaining. That's your band's way of telling you that it needs to be tighter.

Best wishes to you.

I love my band!

Sue

Umm considering that the point of fills is too loose weight I don't know why anyone would tell you that cuz it sounds like a load of bs, the whole reason we get the fills is to loose so just call your doc for an appointment.

Thanx Sarah. I called my surgeon and explained what was going on and the reason I hadnt been in. They said that it was not necessarily true that you cant get a fill and I needed to make an appointment. I made one and will be seeing her tomorrow. Have been a liquid diet for the past two days and plan to continue with this. Hopefully things will go well and I will be able to get the fill that I feel I need. Wish me luck!!!!

Thanx Sue. I will be seeing my surgeon tomorrow. Thank you for the encouragement!!!

Thank you for the information. I called my surgeon and will be seeing her tomorrow. I have been canceling appointments because I thought I would not be able to get a fill. That goes to show that you cant believe everything you hear. Thanx again!!!

Can I ask why you're doing a liquid diet prior to getting a fill? Never heard of that.