Has anyone unfill completely then started over

[Slick_rick3000 0]

I had my surgery about 4 years ago I got down 80lbs from 312 lbs. I now stay around 255lbs. and I would like to get rid of the last 55 lbs. So my question is do you think it would be good to completely unfill for about a month or two then start over? Has anyone done it and had success?

[Sharpie 3,306]

that would be a good question for your Dr. I don't know why you couldn't do that.. I would ask him if you can do it under fluoro though just to make sure it's correct... that is the nice thing about the band it allows you to start over...

[Toddy 758]

I agree with the fluoro... however, I don't know why you'd want an unfill. Seems like you should just go in and have your current fill tweaked.

I have had a complete unfill due to a slip and restitching of my band and plication. The process to get back to the green zone seemed like it took forever and I was really having to white-knuckle diet to keep from gaining more weight back than I did... eight pounds.

I've been back in the green zone for a couple of months now, but have just noticed my appetite and the amount I'm able to eat increasing, so I'm making an appt to go back in for a little fill myself!!

[Slick_rick3000 0]

Thanks, I feel I'm at the point where another fill will be too tight so that's why I was thinking about the unfill, also whats Fluoro? I'm guessing something like an Xray? What would be the difference when people are too tight and they go and get a adjustment without a Fluoro? Thanks again for your replies...

[MzTia 3]

I have a question I've got my band on the 20th I lost 20 pounds within 2 weeks I gain back for so far in my appetite is like I never had the surgery. But I'm scheduled to go for feel on the 25th so my question is once I get a feel with it cut my appetite again