6 weeks Post Op-No Fill

[papajsk 4]

I have been banded since Nov 5th. The first night after my surgery, I had reflux and heartburn so I called my surgeon's office and they removed about 3ccs from the band. I continued to have gastric issues 5 days post op so I asked the surgeon to remove all of my fill.

I have lost 21 pounds at my 4 week visit and am still losing (slowly)...

I do not have any restriction and I do not have any issues now. It seems lately like I can eat more at each sitting (more than the recommended 1 cup).

I have my next follow-up appointment on January 4th, 2013.

Thoughts on getting a fill even if I am still losing?

[SageTracey 608]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your weight loss so far!

Whether or not you get a fill on January 4 will be a decision made between you and your doctor. Weight loss is only one part of that decision making process. My surgeon and I always discuss how much I am eating, how long before I feel hungry (physically hungry, not head hunger), and whether I have any difficulties with any foods. Sometimes I know, going into the appointment, that I don't need a fill and I say so. Sometimes I think I might need a fill but he explains that I don't and other times we agree on giving me a fill and whether it should be small or larger.

Work with your team to make sure that you get the best results that you can.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Congrats on the weight loss so far. Many find they don't need a fill right away!

[vsoriano78 29]

Congrats I was band on 11/2 I didn't need a fill cuz I was losing and I'm still losing slow but better the gaining

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