heresdeb 0 Posted October 30, 2011 I have had a lapband since 2005 and lost around 7st. I have just recently had an operation to have ovaries and cysts removed in which I had to have open surgery rather than key hole. Due to this operation I had to be deflated and cannot have it put back in until I have had my 6week check up (10th November). I was filled to capacity. The hospital has said they will put it back in so, do I assume that they will do this free of charge? I am under the impression that it will be done free of charge. I also asked my original band filler on how I should go about these fills and they said I shouldn't have it all put back in all at once which, I do expect the hospital not to do this anyway as they have there own department now for bands and fills and would know what they are doing. The person I spoke to said it should be done in two stages at least. I am starting to put weight on as I feel so hungry which has surprised me. I would of thought, that after 6yrs my stomach would of shrank that I would of been full on the same amount I have been consuming but it's almost like I can eat the same as before the band was fitted. I did expect to put a bit of weight on as lack of exercise due not being able to move around as much but not the hunger. I also have found that, when the band was filled I didn't want certain food as soon as it was deflated I started getting cravings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kll724 3,055 Posted October 30, 2011 Good luck, to you! Sorry to hear about your surgery. NO advice, just best wishes! Karen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corrigan 75 Posted October 31, 2011 I don't know how it is in your country, but I beleive that here, anything that is done, costs. Not much done in an operating room is free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
