First Unfill...to do or not to do?

[Astrasmom 1]

Ok well 4 weeks ago I went for my 5th fill. Everything was going great for a few weeks. The last 2 weeks I just felt so uncomfortable. Things were going down but it was just feeling too restricted. Solids were not staying down like they should be and even liquids were starting to actually hurt going down. I was getting regurgitation at night, and also night coughs. I was so afraid to call the doctor to have fluids taken out because I have done so amazing with my weightloss so far and didn't want to gain the weight back. Until yesterday, I couldn't take it anymore. I also finally convinced myself that I am not doing myself any good by riding it out. I wasn't getting the nutrients that I needed. Plus being too restricted will slow the weightloss down anyway. WHICH IT DID. So the doctor took out only a tiny amount yesterday and I feel so much better.

What's my point to this. Pay attention to your body. Don't be afraid to get an unfill if you need it. You honestly aren't doing yourself any good if you are too tight. Not getting enough nutrients, calories, food intake can actually slow your metabolism down and keep you from losing the weight.

While reading some of the posts I came acrossed this one that was tremendously helpful and I thought it should be shared with everyone. Especially the new banders. Please pay attention to your Green Zone.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/you-green-zone-25523/

[Mimilou2004 13]

You are lucky your doc will take out small amounts....it seems like my practice can't or won't do less than 0.5cc. I am glad you are feeling better.

Mimi