Being a female, will my fills ever stop?

[donnalemaster 4]

I am just wondering if there are any other women out there who have their bands this full?

I actually STILL do not have enough restriction and will be getting another fill on the 24th.

My band holds 12cc's and with my next fill I'll be at 10cc's, and I don't expect that to even be enough. My portions have gotten smaller but not significantly.

Is there any other FEMALE banders who are this full or fuller?

Thank in advance for responding!

[Butterflygirl68 0]

long story but I had a similar amount and the same issues and finally they tested the actual Fluid in inside and I had a leak in my port so it was draining slowly so my fills kept happening but the restriction was so minimal. get them to check if you have not already as I needed to have my port replaced

[Noturningback15 45]

Maybe your band is too big? I started at 360 on surgery day and I have a 10cc band. I know they go by the shape of your stomach and other things but still I think women should have the smaller bands. JMO.

[donnalemaster 4]

long story but I had a similar amount and the same issues and finally they tested the actual Fluid in inside and I had a leak in my port so it was draining slowly so my fills kept happening but the restriction was so minimal. get them to check if you have not already as I needed to have my port replaced

I'm very confident that it is my not a leaking port. Everytime I go in for a fill they extrude the Fluid. They do this to ensure all the fluid that has been previously added is still there and to ensure the color is good (no contamination). Thank you for the suggestion, though, it certainly is a thought provoking one!

[donnalemaster 4]

Maybe your band is too big? I started at 360 on surgery day and I have a 10cc band. I know they go by the shape of your stomach and other things but still I think women should have the smaller bands. JMO.

I am beginning to wonder about this myself, or maybe it is too low? I am trying to keep my chin up and go with continuing fills. If I get to 12cc's and there still isn't enough restriction (which I doubt, but who knows), then we will be talking about what is wrong. It could even be that my band has slipped. We will soon see. Thank you so much for your thoughts, JMO!

[honk 780]

I have a 11 CC band. I am currently at 10CC's and have some restriction but not perfect. I am going in today for a fill. I think I only need a few ml. Yes, it's been a little frustrating.

Some people get restriction at 5.

I have been a slow loser and follow the diet requirments and exercise daily! Since my last fill I've noticed feeling full longer; but I don't get a full sensation while I'm eating. When I finish eating (measure out my food) I wait a few minutes and then get a full like sensation.

[StrangeDz 1]

Dont get discouraged. I have a 10cc band and until I reached 8.5 cc, i didnt feel total restriction. Now I get full after about a half cup of food, if even that, and am losing weight like gangbusters. I have been banded nearly 3 years and it has taken me this long to lose 103 lbs. Dont give up, restriction will come!

[Melly26 0]

I have a 12cc band and im at 9cc's as well. I have never had a sliming incident or vomiting or anything and i can eat whatever i want. I just started weight watchers a week ago in hopes that it will move the weight loss process along since i havent lost nearly as much as other people around my surgery date have.. its a little discouraging, i know its a tool and not magic but i expected a little more out of it. i am going for my next fill next week which will probably bring me to 10ccs. good luck and hopefully the next fill does the trick!

I am just wondering if there are any other women out there who have their bands this full?

I actually STILL do not have enough restriction and will be getting another fill on the 24th.

My band holds 12cc's and with my next fill I'll be at 10cc's, and I don't expect that to even be enough. My portions have gotten smaller but not significantly.

Is there any other FEMALE banders who are this full or fuller?

Thank in advance for responding!

[donnalemaster 4]

Ok so here's an update:

I have an AP LAPBAND 10cc band in. When I went for a fill yesterday, they found that my port is leaking. I had 9cc's in and he couldn't even get 7cc's out! So, they're in the process of getting an insurance approval to replace the port then I should be back underway. He refilled me to 9cc's but who knows how long that will last. I am not scheduled to go in again until April 21.

He ordered an upper gi so I will get that done, find out when my films will be ready for pick up and I'll move up my appointment accordingly.

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ready to lose this damned weight!!!!!