I had my third fill two weeks ago I now have 8.5cc in a 10 inch band and the 21st will be 3 months since surgery. They were aggressive because I'm self pay and only have 3 months free fills and I was fine with that. The first week after the last fill I could eat almost anything but only a small portion. Although I managed to gain almost five pounds.... (damn halloween candy)

Then all the sudden I can't eat anything without throwing it up. I've lost 8 pounds in the last week. I'm doing just Protein shakes and liquids now. I called to get in for a slight unfill but I'm scared it will take the restriction I need away. If it's too full why could I eat fine the first week and now not any more? Could it have slipped?

I had my third fill two weeks ago I now have 8.5cc in a 10 inch band and the 21st will be 3 months since surgery. They were aggressive because I'm self pay and only have 3 months free fills and I was fine with that. The first week after the last fill I could eat almost anything but only a small portion. Although I managed to gain almost five pounds.... (damn halloween candy)

Then all the sudden I can't eat anything without throwing it up. I've lost 8 pounds in the last week. I'm doing just Protein shakes and liquids now. I called to get in for a slight unfill but I'm scared it will take the restriction I need away. If it's too full why could I eat fine the first week and now not any more? Could it have slipped?

Dawn-anything is possible. It's good that you're going in for the dr. to check. If they need to remove some Fluid then that's what they'll have to do. You need to stay healthy. Good luck, Barb

I would call the surgeon asap of course but meanwhile, if you have any restriction at all you are probably not slipped. I have 6.2cc's in my 10cc band and I am quite restricted but not completely. Some days I feel like I can eat a ton and others, I can hardly eat anything. The biggest thing I see with you right now is you can't stay on liquids. It defeats the purpose of the band and that is why you are hungry all the time. Liquids will not keep you fill like solids will. It is the first thing you will need to fix. Good Luck and let us know what the surgeon says.

Please get an adjustment ASAP...I feel your worries, I have been there!!! It is not the way the band was intended to work, what you are going through now. Restriction is not not being able to eat anything, you should be able to eat a reasonable amount. Please post your decision and outcome.

Mimi

Thanks everyone.

I went to see the Dr. today and she took only a slit amount of fill out and OMG did it make all the difference in the world. I can now eat 1 cup and keep it down and best yet feel full! The band looked great she said so now I don't have to worry about that thank goodness.

Yippee for the no slip and the little unfill. I am so happy you did it and are feeling better.

Mimi