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Thanks for all your responses. I think that I may just stay where I am at for now so I don't have one more thing to worry about during my recovery. I will just watch my food intake a little more carefully and be more of aware of what I am eating and try to get a little exercise. Thanks again for responding.

Hi All, I was in a car accident in December and haven't lost any weight since then. I had injuries from the accident and I am still being treated for my injuries. I am really discouraged that I haven't lost any weight but I guess it's understandable since I am not really doing any exercise except for physical therapy. My question is: I am thinking about getting another fill, but am hesitant because I am dealing with a lot of medical issues & pain from the accident. I've gained about 2-3 lbs and am afraid I will start gaining my weight back if I don't get it under control now. I don't want to get into my old eating habits. What are your thoughts on this? Fill or not to fill ~ that is the question.:tt1: Thanks!

When I had my third fill, it hurt when I ate. I gave it two weeks and it didn't get any better. I went for a slight unfill and was fine after that. I think am ready for a slight fill now, but I definitely know what too tight is! Good luck to you.

My hair started to fall out about 2 months after surgery. Everytime I washed it, there would be hair all over my hands. I too was concerned but have read that this is normal and should stop after a couple of months. I would recommend eating more protien. My doctor said hair loss is from change in diet (lack of protein) and also trauma from surgery and should stop after a few months. I am now 4 months post-op and I am not losing hair anymore. He was right.

Glad you're feeling better Carrie! It's still a learning process, but now we know what "too tight" means! Good luck with your continued weight loss journey!

Don't be afraid. The scary part is the "unknown." The doctor just gives you a little numbing medicine in the port area, and then fills your band with saline with a needle. My advice to you is don't watch the procedure. It just feels like a shot, but watching it will make the procedure scarier! Good luck to you. You will be fine. I have had 3 fills already (and one slight unfill) , and you just get used to them!

You are definitely too tight. The same thing happened to me. I had a 3rd fill and it hurt so much to eat and when I did eat, my mouth was slimy all the time. I had the doctor remove some and I am 100% better! He took out only 1cc but now I can eat everything without any pain. I think I may need a little more restriction and will probably have him put in 1/2 cc more next time. I think you should have some removed. I was like this for 2 weeks - painful, slimy, and had hiccups all the time. I was miserable, but now I feel great! Good luck to you.

I was banded on July 2 and have only lost 17 lbs as well, and I am getting a bit discouraged. I already had 2 fills, and have not lost any additional weight with the fills. I noticed that my food is getting stuck more often when I eat, however, I haven't lost any more weight. I have another fill scheduled for next week and I hope that one helps. I don't feel like I am overeating, but the scale just doesn't want to move. Everyone is different when it comes to weight loss, so try to not to get too discouraged (and I will try and take my own advice too!) Good luck!

I had my second fill 2 weeks ago and since then, I have gotten stuck a few times. It's a scary feeling! I have learned to slow down and chew better. Up until my second fill, I didn't have much restriction but now I do so I have to slow it down. I'm sure you didn't do any damage. Just slow down and chew better and you will be fine.

Thanks everyone for your responses! I am learning to eat slower and chew better. The last couple of days have been ok for me.

I had my second fill on Sept. 16 and it seems since then I have been having some hair loss. I noticed this the day after I had the fill. When I wash my hair in the morning, seems like I have a lot of hair on my hands. I am getting a little concerned. I'm wondering if this is from the fill or just coincidental? Has this happened to anyone else?

Sending good wishes your way for tomorrow ~ you will do fine! Make sure to get plenty of rest and don't go back to work too early. Good luck to you on your weighloss journey!