Newbie question...

[blossom 2]

OK, this may be a dumb question, but here goes. What happens when you reach goal weight? I mean if you have a lot of fill in your band, does the fill just stay there for always? :guess

[Guest sjkilo]

Okay, I think I can answer this one! The band is adjusted to allow an individual to lose 1-2 lbs per week until goal. I believe at that point, some of the restriction is taken out, therefore, letting you maintain but not gain. But, once a bandster, always a bandster and the bandster rules and eating changes made with the band have to be adhered to regardless of the fill level.

HTH

Jacky

[blossom 2]

Thanks, Jacky! I was thinking it would be along those lines, but oddly, I haven't found anything on the net that says so.

[hagerteresa 3]

I have heard of some people just keeping their current fill if it is appropriate, I have heard others get a little unfill to just maintain and others actually had a hard time stopping the losing for a while. It did eventually stop but she was trying to eat more high calorie/ high fat items to stop it. LOL... Teresa

[bushbaby 8]

I never thought of what I am going to do when I reach goal...good thought and good to know....I guess for me it seems so far away besides so far the weight has been taking its time

[blossom 2]

LOL!!! Imagine, trying to STOP losing weight. What a concept!

[Alexandra 55]

When I was investigating banding this was a question that occurred to me. And then a split-second later it went out of my head. I know it will NEVER be a problem for me.

But, logically, it seems obvious that if someone really can't eat enough to maintain the weight they want, a small unfill is always possible. That's the beauty and miracle of our chosen WLS--it's infinitely adjustable.