Fill or No Fill???

[Kiely 0]

Banded Feb 17 2006, I have lost 50 pounds so far. My weight loss stopped for a week or so and I scheduled my first fill. Since setting up the fill date I have lost about 8 pounds. My first fill is scheduled for this Weds. So should I go ahead and get the fill or just wait until weight loss completely stops? I usually eat more than a cup of food. Please help!

[TrishS 3]

Wow Kiely you can really see a change in your face. Good job on the 50 pounds lost. About the fill I would think you would only get a fill if your weight loss has completely stoped and you are able to eat double of what your normally eat with the band (everyone is diffrent) If I were you I would ask my Dr. and see what they say.. let him know what you are eating and how much.. if you have to write it down for a day or two that would be a good idea. But if your losing with what you have now... no need to push it anymore. You dont want to be to tight. Let us know how things go.

[fee 0]

you look great

WOW....losing 50 pouds in 2 months is great

i wish i could have done that

if u feel the need of having a fill then get one

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its really only u that can tell if your ready or not

goodluck

[Jachut 487]

Depends. I kind of look at it as whether or not you're losing if you do the right things - I've been in that situation for probably the last 3 months, not a lot of restriction and having to use a fair degree of willpower, however I do think in the last two weeks or so the amount of appetite I have regained is becoming problematic, I'm having huge trouble staying away from food in the afternoons, and suddenly I can indeed get bread and stuff down with supreme ease, I could always eat it but had to go slowly and not eat a lot of it.

Sure I could continue losing but I do think I need a fill.

How do you really feel? Is it a battle or is it just a matter of keeping a bit more of an eye on things to keep the weight coming off?

[NJChick 3]

Good job Kiely. My doctor would not give me a fill until I stopped losing weight and that was 4 months after surgery. I was mad at the time but I realize he was right. The less fills you have, the better off you are (imho).

IMHO, and if I were you (knowing what I know now) I would wait until your WL slows down and you and your body will know when its time.

Congratulations !!!!!

[Iluvharleys 15]

If I was still losing weight, I would not get a fill. That's just me though!:eekB:

[Kiely 0]

I decided not to get the fill just yet, Thanks for the input.

Kiely

[Janie Jackson 0]

GET THE FILL... I lost 50lbs without a fill and thaught I could do it without it. Then because of my insurance changes I could not get one. My weight is creeping back up. I have gained around 20 pounds back. It is sneaky. God bless you...Janie

[Dianechef 3]

Hi Kiely,

I saw that you decided not to get the fill. I think you made a great decision!! "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!" Sometimes when you get a fill it only causes more problems by being too tight & you just don't need it. You are doing fabulous just like you're doing. Congratulations on the 50 lb. loss!! WOW!! I am impressed.