My TT is in 4 weeks and my Lap Band Surgeon said I MUST be UNFILLED

[spoiltmom 44]

EEK! My PS said he does TT's all the time with the fill left in but he said he always leaves that up to the original Lap Band Surgeon. Well mine said it absolutely must come out:(

I'm SO SCARED of gaining weight!

My TT is 12/13. They wanted me to come in on 12/6 for an unfill and I said no way. I argued with them until they finally said I could come on 12/12. I don't want my band unfilled for too long.

So I'm wondering how does refilling it work? I'm assuming I'll be too sore to have it refilled for a while right?

How long before I can get it filled again and will they put all the fill back in at one time or do I have to have several fills?

I'm getting muscle repair and a full Tummy Tuck and the PS is going to reposition my port. I'm more worried about gaining weight back then the surgery itself:(

[Corrigan 75]

Are you worried enough to cut your caloric intake to 1000 calories a day? That will probably keep your weight even, or maybe

you'll lose a little. I know, after you've worked so hard to get the weight off, that any thought of gaining is worrisome, but

you still have the band, and that and a little will power and you should be just fine until your

next fill.

[Sue Magoo 71]

Hi:

The most important thing about post Tummy Tuck is making sure that you've got enough nutrition to heal well. So, don't be concerned about 1,000 calories a day. Be happy to maintain.

I had tummy tuck with muscle repair, but my port stayed where it was (top of tummy - just under middle of rib cage). I think I got refilled at either 3 or 4 weeks after tummy tuck. By then it was not too uncomfortable to get into the proper position for a fill in that area. You'll be surprised at how numb some areas are after the initial healing time. So, it may not be that uncomfortable.

They'll probably fill you gradually because that's the most safe way to approach fills.

Best wishes. Can't wait to see pictures or hear your comments.

You're gonna love your flat tummy!

Sue