AuriP 420 Posted December 9, 2013 Those who had their bands unfilled before surgery, did weight come off for you? Was it easier? I am hoping since I had the unfill that I am able to eat more dense Protein in hopes of losing, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyleebean 209 Posted December 10, 2013 I honestly think once you are completely unfilled, you will be doing fantastic if you manage to maintain your weight until surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AuriP 420 Posted December 10, 2013 I have to lose or else they wont schedule surgery. I need 10 lbs of weight off. I had 5.5cc in a 10cc band. It was too tight as the barium was slowly going through. It was nice to have a meal without vomitting or getting stuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ribearty 544 Posted December 14, 2013 (edited) I had my band unfilled on 8/5/13 and had my sleeve surgery on 10/25/13. I was able to maintain my weight within 2 pounds until my pre-op diet. I didn't try to lose weight during this time. I do agree though it was nice to not have to worry about food getting stuck and the visits to the bathroom to dislodge stuck food.< /p> I am 7 weeks out and down almost 25 pounds since surgery. I started out at a BMI of 35 so expect to lose slower since I don't have as much weight to lose. Edited December 14, 2013 by ribearty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
