Never Had A Fill And 10 Momths Post Op

[SunshineAna 18]

Was banded on October 7th 2011 and I'm down 61 lbs. I'm 10 months post op, and never had a fill yet. I don't understand how come people are getting fills every month. I feel that I may be ready for my first fill because I've reach a plateau and I'm not losing weight. I can eat more and I have to really fight the cravings. I've also gone back to liquid to get myself prepared for my first fill next week. I need to exersice more, but haven't found the energy. I'm not gonna give up! But is it ok not to have a fill post 10 months surgery, I'm just wondering!

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Everyone is different and everyone's anatomy is different. If your band fits snug enough you don't need fills, great. But if someone else needs fills every month for a year, then that's that's fine too.

[SunshineAna 18]

Oh ok.. My doctor said its because I'm still loosing weight every month and you should just used a fill when you really need it and your no longer loosing weight. Anyways I'm scared to get a fill.. So scared of needles.

[ballajones 61]

I was just going to post about getting a fill. I'm 6mon post-op never had a fill and I'm down 83 lbs. My dr told me if I lose 10lbs between visits I don't need to get a fill. I'm down over 10lbs but I'm debating if I should get one. I'm finding it harder to lose weight.

[sHeLLaBee 130]

I was also banded on 10/7! I have had 5 fills, my first one being at 3 weeks post-op. I havent had one in the last few months because I am at a really good place and losing steadily. I am down 77lbs and just hit 199! WoOhOo! Don't stress about the fill. I know everyone is diff, but it's super easy for me. You do feel a poke, but it's diff than a normal shot/blood draw because they aren't going into muscle or anything. I barely feel it and I also hate needles. Congrats on the weight loss and keep us updated!

[susansoul 30]

ASK FOR LIDOCAINE BEFORE YOUR FILL THAT WILL NUMB IT AND THE LIDO PICK IS A SMALL NEEDLE YOU WONT FEEL THE SECOND ONE AT ALL I HAVE HAD FILLS WITH LIDO AND WITHOUT AND I WILL NEVER HAVE A FILL WITHOUT AGAIN

[susansoul 30]

I was also banded on 10/7! I have had 5 fills, my first one being at 3 weeks post-op. I havent had one in the last few months because I am at a really good place and losing steadily. I am down 77lbs and just hit 199! WoOhOo! Don't stress about the fill. I know everyone is diff, but it's super easy for me. You do feel a poke, but it's diff than a normal shot/blood draw because they aren't going into muscle or anything. I barely feel it and I also hate needles. Congrats on the weight loss and keep us updated!

CONGRATS I AM 26 LBS FROM THAT GOAL CANT WAIT HAVE NOT BEEN UNDER 200 IN OVER 26 YEARS IT IS SO CLOSE I CAN TASTE IT HAHAH BEST OF LUCK YOU LOOK GREAT

[tym4me 206]

HI all. I was banded Oct 07, 2011 too I have had 5 fills and i have a total of 5.3 in a 10cc band. I am only down 23 pounds. I am not sure what i am doing wrong. Sometimes I have so much restriction its hard to get any solid Protein down and other days I have to remember to measure because I get SO hungry.

I do track my calories on caloriecount and i have been walking everyday.

IDK what to do. I think i might go see my surgeon and see whats going on.

I had wanted this surgery for so many years but put it off because i was scared. Then i finally go for it and i feel like i am not being successful.

Anyways Congrats! on your weightloss

[bigenuff 302]

Was banded on October 7th 2011 and I'm down 61 lbs. I'm 10 months post op' date=' and never had a fill yet. I don't understand how come people are getting fills every month. I feel that I may be ready for my first fill because I've reach a plateau and I'm not losing weight. I can eat more and I have to really fight the cravings. I've also gone back to liquid to get myself prepared for my first fill next week. I need to exersice more, but haven't found the energy. I'm not gonna give up! But is it ok not to have a fill post 10 months surgery, I'm just wondering![/quote']

I understand ! I was banded in April 2012 and I didn't feel like I needed a fill.I got one fill because I wanted to know what the difference would be.I've refused the last 3 scheduled .now I'm 52 lbs down and as if the last couple of weeks starting to feel hungrier between meals.People say my band may be loser because of the weightloss.so I see my doctor next week and I'll talk to him about what we should do.my weightloss had not stalled yet but I am eating a bit more.

[SunshineAna 18]

Wow you guys are doing great!!! Thanks for all your advice and encouragement. It's been hard loosing anything these past few months due to bbq's, wedding and parties. I totally went off track and I'm getting back on the right track. I just know my first fill is going to jump start my weight lost again, I have some restriction still and I feel I need more. Thanks a lot.. This site is GREAT!!!!!!!

[SunshineAna 18]

I was just going to post about getting a fill. I'm 6mon post-op never had a fill and I'm down 83 lbs. My dr told me if I lose 10lbs between visits I don't need to get a fill. I'm down over 10lbs but I'm debating if I should get one. I'm finding it harder to lose weight.

Wow congrats 83lbs in six month is super great!!

[ballajones 61]

Wow congrats 83lbs in six month is super great!!

Thanks. I think I'm needing some restriction to keep at it

[SunshineAna 18]

CONGRATS I AM 26 LBS FROM THAT GOAL CANT WAIT HAVE NOT BEEN UNDER 200 IN OVER 26 YEARS IT IS SO CLOSE I CAN TASTE IT HAHAH BEST OF LUCK YOU LOOK GREAT

I feel you.. Can't wait to get under 200lbs .. I can taste victory!! Lol keep up the good work!!

[FLHgal 68]

11/30/11...down 93....5 fills ... then had to pull out some.

EACH PERSON IS DIFFERENT AS IS YOUR SURGEON. SOME SURGEONS ADD

SOLUTION/FILL AT THE TIME OF SURGERY.

I have a little less than 5cc in a 10cc band. Last fill was in

April and 3 weeks later had some taken out. Takes less than 2

minutes for doc to pick up syringe and fill to be done. NO Pain.

[SunshineAna 18]

HI all. I was banded Oct 07' date=' 2011 too <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I have had 5 fills and i have a total of 5.3 in a 10cc band. I am only down 23 pounds. I am not sure what i am doing wrong. Sometimes I have so much restriction its hard to get any solid Protein down and other days I have to remember to measure because I get SO hungry.

I do track my calories on caloriecount and i have been walking everyday.

IDK what to do. I think i might go see my surgeon and see whats going on.

I had wanted this surgery for so many years but put it off because i was scared. Then i finally go for it and i feel like i am not being successful.

Anyways Congrats! on your weightloss[/quote']

Sweetie don't give up, try going back to liquids and change up your exersice routine. Little changes here and there can make a big difference. We're all here for you!! I know it's hard but we've made it this far, were not gonna gain this weight back!!!