I Thought I Was Past Banders Hell...

[S2b 18]

I was banded on August 16th 2011. I had my 3rd fill in November 2011 and was feeling great. In mid December I had an appointment with my Doctor, I had lost 8 pounds since my last fill the month before, and was at an almost 40 pound weight loss. My Dr. Thought I was doing great so he decided to hold off on the December fill.

December was a rough month, busy with the holidays, running around, so I didn't get to the gym as often as I had been, and then making the wrong food chooses occasionally. I only lost 2 pounds since mid December, and now I am

So hungry in between meals.

I have an appointment next week with my Dr. And hopefully get my fourth fill.

I just wanted to check in with other's experience, I thought I was almost in my green Zone and now I feel like I'm not even close again. And once I actually get there it will stay that way ?

Thank you !!!

[honk 780]

You can lose fat under the band and then it is not tight enough. Hopefully when the band is closer to the stomach and you have the right amount of fill your restriction will stay. I went 6 months between fills and the nurse said I had less fill in there than she had on record. She does not think I have leak more that even with saline it does evaporate. So after a long time like 6 months some of the fill can disappear.

[elcee 3,341]

The green zone is a moving target. You get a fill and for a while it is just right. Then as you lose weight the band loosens up so you need to go for another fill. Also as honk says small amounts of the liquid evaporate over time. But it's no big deal. It is quick and easy and it is also good to be able to checkin with your Dr and be assured that everything is OK.

[S2b 18]

Thank you, I was just feeling a little discouraged yesterday.

I just needed a little encouragement and to know " this too shall pass"

Heading to the gym now.

[NJGirl32 43]

MMM My last fill was in August-this past month I haven't lost anything and maybe gained 2 pounds. The last 2 days I have been hungry-

you said they holidays left some temptations and I drank more than I usally do=empty calories, plus too much junk in the house! The crap is getting thrown out this weekend or put safely dar away! I am scheduling another fill-I think it's time. Good luck to you!