In reference to the fluoro...I have had my band for 7 years, and only had 1 fill with out fluoro. My surgeon always does the fluoro. As a matter of fact, the only time we didn't do the fluoro was at my last fill, and I am going back now (6 weeks later) to get a slight unfill, as I am seeming too tight and having a lot of problems at night. I am sure he will do the fluoro, and I will be glad to see the results and get a great fill!