Should I request a fill

[shelyshely 0]

My first scheduled fill; Dr. took some out, not sure why I had no real restrictions. Second scheduled adjustment he put some in but wouldn't tell me how much. It has been three weeks since then and I feel no different at all. I have actually gained 2 lbs. I can eat anything. I'm scheduled for my next fill on Dec. 1, should I call and request one earlier? I need some advice.

[breesue 0]

My opinion only but I think you should schedule another appointment. Not only for a fill, but for a discussion with your doctor.

I understand that they are the experts who put the band in you but it is also your body. You should always know how much they are putting in and if they are taking any out then I don't think it's too much for them to explain that to you.

There are girls at work that have different doctors than me and they do that to them, put in/take out, they don't complain of any problems and he takes some fill out. We have talked and think it's actually some doctor's way to make money.

Bottom line, it's your body

[ElfiePoo 109]

Personally, I wouldn't tolerate a doctor who keeps me in the dark about how much fill he puts in but then I look at doctors as specialized techs. Ultimately it is my body and I can't make informed choices if I don't know what is going on with it.

In answer to your question though, yes I would schedule a fill sooner. Band literature says if you're hungry and can still eat to excess, then it's time for a fill. I have to wait at least two weeks after a fill to make my decision though because I discovered that I don't see the true effects of the fill for almost two weeks after.

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[annieM 2]

Yup, time for a fill and a talk with your doc. If you are not satisfied with the talk, I'd say it's time to find someone more responsive to do your fills. This is the MOST IMPORTANT PART. If you don't get restriction, it's as if you hadn't had the surgery.

Stand up for yourself!!!

[reverie 49]

I'd request a fill..with a new doctor. How can anyone work with someone who is keeping them in the dark? Did you not question why he took your fill out? Do you wonder why he doesn't tell you how much he put in for your last fill?

I can't relate, as I've never even had a fill, but point is, you want a doctor who is open with you. Maybe it's just me but that situation seems a little shady. JMO.