Heartsvalentine 2 Posted October 9, 2012 I had my lap band surgery nearly 5 years ago- is it normal to perhaps need a fill now? I'm starting to eat more and gain weight (not heaps but enough for em to notice and see my goal weight disappear) Can it stretch a little over time? Anyone had simuliar issues? 2 Baltimore2012 and kellyjoiii reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kime-lou 648 Posted October 9, 2012 I have heard that the Fluid can evaporate over time, so you may need to go in and have some added. No matter if that's it or not it won't hurt to go in and for them to check it out. 1 DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellyjoiii 19 Posted October 9, 2012 I had mine two and a half years ago, and haven't had a fill since March 2011. I too, was wondering the same thing. I need to get a referral, to get into see a doctor here in Houston. The last doctor I had wouldn't even talk about a fill. He was all no starches, bread, grains......I have slowly gained weight also.....good luck, keep me posted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
transforming jlaroux 78 Posted October 9, 2012 Thats one of the reasons i got banded! So i could get adjusted if i started to gain:-) go ser your doctor, get a slight fill. Im sure things shift and change in there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baltimore2012 34 Posted October 9, 2012 This post gives me the biggest hope of all! My biggest question has been long term success! Congrats on your weightloss and for keeping it off for so long! I haven't been banded yet... I am looking at early November. This is the whole reason I wanted to be banded. I have been successful in losing weight on my own in the past, just never able to keep it off. I am so glad I read this post! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellyjoiii 19 Posted October 9, 2012 I am so glad I did get banded. I started at 249.5 and currently weigh at 187.5. I hate when drs won't give a fill. I had a problem with the last dr. It's the whole reason I got banded also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLORIDAYS 3,040 Posted October 9, 2012 I am almost 2 years out and about 10 lbs from goal. I have been holding losing a pound or so in the past month or so. I just had a fill last week because I could feel myself needing one. I was at 5.7 ccs in April and perfectly happy. So last week he checked and I was only at 5ccs. He gave me a fill. He says it just evaporates sometimes faster then other times. I would make an appointment for a fill if it were me. 1 DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
