Attempting fill after 4 years

[stacyp83 30]

I haven't had a fill in 4 years...so I decided that I need to go to my Dr. and get one! I just had a baby 2 months ago and want to get back on track. My question is..is it possible to get a fill without a fluroscope? The past few I had the dr did the fluro with barium. They just scheduled me a regular office visit but I want to get it filled so I don't have to switch schedules with my co-worker again and make another 45 minute trip.

[dawalsh 919]

Every doctor is different. Ask your doctor. I don't use flouroscope for my fills. I hope it all works out for you!

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I've actually never had a fill with fluro. So yes, it's possible and done often.

[stacyp83 30]

Oh that is great news! I hope my dr will fill mine in the office Tuesday ..so excited

[B-52 7,113]

My Dr. does not do the fluroscope....

I'm curious, if your band was working for all these years, what would make it not work now?

I ask because I have not had a fill in over 2-1/2 years...and I feel my band is optimally set - adjusted, and feel I will never need another fill....as long as I don't have a leak, or some medical issues....and providing I follow certain "maintenance" things.....

can the Fluid in the band dissipate with time and need to be replenished?? Something I need to ask my Dr. next time I see him....interesting.

[zinhaa 363]

never had floro

[blondegal_ 1,028]

My Dr. does not do the fluroscope....

I'm curious' date=' if your band was working for all these years, what would make it not work now?

I ask because I have not had a fill in over 2-1/2 years...and I feel my band is optimally set - adjusted, and feel I will never need another fill....as long as I don't have a leak, or some medical issues....and providing I follow certain "maintenance" things.....

can the Fluid in the band dissipate with time and need to be replenished?? Something I need to ask my Dr. next time I see him....interesting.[/quote']

She mentioned having a baby. Perhaps she was letting it be a bit "loose" during pregnancy. And if there's anything that can change your body it's pregnancy.

[southernqt 236]

never had floro

I was told it could dissipate and might would have to come back once or twice a year after green zone to have a maintenance fill but only if u see a change.

[goalseeker 695]

can the Fluid in the band dissipate with time and need to be replenished?? Something I need to ask my Dr. next time I see him....interesting.

My dr told me at my last visit that it is normal for some Fluid to seep through the membrane of the band. Since it was my one year he took all the fluid out to see if there was the same amount in as we had put in. It was about 1 cc less. Now he said it isn't an exact science because the liquid could get caught in a pocket and not come out into the needle. I asked if it was something to be worried about and he said if there was an actual leak it would have NO fluid in it. It would all leak out. He put it all back plus and extra .5 cc. I am totally feeling the difference now

[B-52 7,113]

Thanks...I see my Dr. only once a year now...next visit I'll be sure to ask him to pull it all out and measure it....I don't feel as if I need a fill, but I would like to keep it at it's optimum...

Yes pregnancy will change a woman's body, I understand that....but my concern was the reason why the band would change...people talk about traveling, going to parties, holiday dinners, vacations, etc, etc, and it has been my experience that these circumstances, events may change from day to day, but the band remains constant...it does not change just because I'm on a cruise for instance....

I am interested in the fact that for 4 years everything was just fine, the band was working and did it's job, then after all those years feel a fill is needed....

Something I have yet to experience...so it's simply something I need to learn and be aware of....

[stacyp83 30]

Well today I had my fill in the office. I had 2 cc in my band but my Dr added .5 to it. I feel more restriction already but it's probably because of the swelling. My dr also gave me a post fill diet plan for 8 weeks. 2 weeks liquid with 2 Protein Shakes per day, 2 weeks mushy foods, 2 weeks semi soft and 2 weeks normal. Then my next fill. He said I should expect to lose 30 pounds if I follow it to the letter. Anybody else's dr put you on this post fill diet? If so what were your results?

[taysidebell 176]

Similar to my post surgery plan x you can do this x

[stacyp83 30]

How were your results after following the post op diet? I'm going to follow it to the letter so I can have good results. I just worry that it is not enough food but my dr knows best I guess lol. Hopefully I can keep my willpower up thru the holidays

[sevenb7 7]

Interesting. I may join you in this challenge!

[sevenb7 7]

Maybe we could encourage eack other?