momofwaz 0 Posted December 1, 2010 I'm curious, does the fill evaporate? I really thought I was in the "green zone" or perhaps even a little into the "red zone" last month, but now I am feeling like I need a fill. Does the liquid evaporate or why is it that you are ok and then not ok? I'm confused. How do you know when it is enough, but not too much? Thanks for your help. Mo Banded 5/13/10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btrieger 21 Posted December 1, 2010 It is not supposed to evaporate or dissipate through osmosis. What probably happening is that the initial shock from the fill caused your stomach to get swollen. Then, over time, it relaxed or shifted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElfiePoo 109 Posted December 1, 2010 What Bob said. I don't see how it's possible for liquid in an enclosed system to evaporate. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humming Bird 275 Posted December 1, 2010 They also include some fat between your band and stomach. If you shrink that fat the band feels looser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2beskinny 4 Posted December 1, 2010 Mo, I'm in the same boat! 4th fill felt like magic...now I can eat a lot more - can still "feel" it, but it has definitely loosened. Good thing I go back in 2 weeks Seems like part of hitting the sweet spot is that it actually lasts for a while. I'm glad my surgeon's fee includes unlimited adjustments for the first 2 years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honk 780 Posted December 1, 2010 Have you seen a lapband in person? If you look a the inside where it meets your stomach you can see the soft silicon balloon folds over itself. I think as the stomach moves (and you loose fat from under the band) liquid moves within the band. Also I think the Fluid can move from the band into the tube. I noticed some restriction (not enough) after my third fill); a month later it is gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites