esmlaura 4 Posted August 5, 2012 Hello all, I am getting 2 cc's put in my band tomorrow at my first fill appt. I am having some other physical issues and most likely will have to have a surgery under general anesthesia in the next month. Is it true that everyone who has surgery has to get a complete unfill first? I hate to go to all that work getting a few fills only to have to have them unfilled. My Lap-Band Dr. is 2 hrs away so time/money in driving there is also a factor. Thanks, Laura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sojourner 2,446 Posted August 5, 2012 I will be having surgery to remove my gallbladder under general anesthesia in a couple of weeks. I have already asked both my bariatric surgeon and the general surgeon who will do the procedure if I will need to have my band unfilled, and both surgeons said no... There are differing opinions between physicians on just about everything...this is apparently another example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highland 168 Posted August 5, 2012 I recently had a Tummy Tuck AND breast reduction. I was at 7.6cc in my 10cc band and my bariatric surgeon and the plastic surgeon said no need to unfill. I am sooooo grateful for that because it seems like people who are already in the green zone and then unfill never get the same restriction they previously had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adorkbl 156 Posted August 5, 2012 I had my gallbladder removed and did not need to have my fill removed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TracyW2 137 Posted August 5, 2012 I was told you really only need to get a bit unfilled if you are on the tight side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
