2nd year still trying to get to the green zone

[Britneygirl 65]

Was there and at my goal. Got stuck and had to be re adjusted. Had about 1 1/2 cc removed. Since then I've gained 20 pounds and I been in the yellow zone. I'm going to see dr this Tuesday to see if i have room for a small fill. I'm now 20lbs away from goal ????

Definitely not giving up on this journey. I'm so close. Anyone else experienced my issue?

[SandyM 1,956]

Yep, I'd get a fill before it gets out of hand. You've come too far.

[MandaMom23 684]

Hopefully, they're able to give you small fill to help you get back on track! You can do it! Good luck to you!

[Short and Chunky 230]

BRITNEY - I get this and I understand. I am about 20 lbs away from goal too..2 1/2 years out from surgery. Too tight/too loose/too tight/too loose..rollercoaster. Reflux awful when too tight. My doctor removed a bit from my band on Friday and I was able to sleep and eat "correct - real food" for the first time in over a month. Now, not to gain weight ! Such a problem. Will-power is not my middle name. Hang in there and maybe we can get through this together. I have an appointment to go back in 3 weeks as he does not want me to go crazy and gain weight either. If I see it coming, I won't wait three weeks..as others have said, we have some too far to do that. (I'm down 124 lbs)..Have a good week..

[Bandista 7,466]

Good luck Tuesday! And congratulations on all the hard work and determination to get where you are.

[kll724 3,055]

Best wishes! You can do it! I hope that the slight fill will do the trick for you! Karen..aka.kll724

[Lady VS 1,147]

Glad you're not giving up. Best wishes to you.

[Britneygirl 65]

Thank you all for the confidence to not give up. It's such a hit and miss type situation. I now get my fills under flouroscopy. So that does help me to not be overfilled once again. Now it's just trying to hit my sweet spot. I was at 23 this past summer. Now I'm 140. Weight is so easy to find but so difficult to lose.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

Don't give up it will come. You will get there.

[hildebrant 1]

I'm having the same problem. I've only had 2 fills in 3 years. How often do you have fills?

[Britneygirl 65]

I'm having the same problem. I've only had 2 fills in 3 years. How often do you have fills?

I've had multiple adjustments. You probably need fill under fluoro to get u near or in the green zone. I just realized from my last dr visit that I may have a leak. I didn't have the amount that I should if had. And u don't have the great restriction that I had a few months ago. I'll find out next month when dr will measure of saline still in my band. It's kinda sad that this happened right when I got to my goal. I'm pretty frustrated with all of this.

[desertpixie 76]

Good luck britneygirl, I haven't had a fill yet but will be getting my first one in two weeks. Am sure youll be right back at goal soon enough!

[911dispatcher 45]

I am 2 years out, and still trying to hit that "green zone". I just found this app several weeks ago, and didn't even know about a green zone. I've had multiple fills in 2 years, lost 100 lbs, and have recently gained back 20 lbs. I had a fill a year ago, and had a hard time holding anything down after that. They took some out, and have been slowly having Fluid added back. I just had a fill this week, and am getting close to the amount of fluid that I had last year when I was so sick. But so far, I am eating anything I want. It's been such a struggle!!! I've lost 75 lbs, so it's been worth it, but I am still dealing with the same issues with eating that I have dealt with all my life. the lap band doesn't take those issues away. Good luck and keep on working on this journey.