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I was banded September 2014. Since then I've had 5 fills and I unfill. In early December I was filled to 4.1 and after a week I couldn't keep anything down including liquids after 1 week. On December 30 I was unfilled to 3.6. Five days ago I was filled to 4.34 and I'm having a bit of trouble keeping things down. Yesterday it took over 8 hours to drink a cup of Water due to it coming back up. Today is a little better but I've been slowly drinking my Protein Shake for the past 2.5hours due to a bit of discomfort when taking small sips. I can fill the Fluid kinda just sitting there. I'm a bit frustrated because I have a 10cc band and it does not seem like a lot. Has anyone else experienced issues with such a small amount of fluid in their band?

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Yes. I had 1cc removed in December as well, and have not had anymore put back in yet. I know that I'm not in the green zone because my weight has been steady. I have another appointment next week and I plan to discuss tweaking things to find that sweet Green Zone.

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your anatomy is yours alone. I have a 14cc band and have only 5.5 cc in it. and I have restriction. you don't want to create a problem with your band slipping or hurting your esophagus. go to the smaller fill amount and wait a bit. remember we eat as if we have restriction all the time. whether we have it or not.

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I've experienced this after fills. My wait time for seeing how a fill sets in is two weeks. If, after two weeks, it still takes me 2 hours to drink a hot beverage, I know I need to go in and reduce the fill a little bit.

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I had gone up to 4cc at one point and had reflux bad and major stuck episodes. Had an unfill down to 2cc until things calmed down and after a few small fills I'm back up to 3.5 cc now. I agree everyone is different and that may be all you will ever need for your personal band. I also agree though to not let it go on like that to long because it's not worth the damage it could cause. My doctor has always said after a fill if I have any problems getting liquids down to come right back for a tiny unfill. All doctors are different as well. Wishing you the best!!

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I agree that everyone is different! I, too, have a 10cc band and I am at 5.5cc and I have my next fill next week. I am not yet to green although I think I *might* be with this next fill, depending on how much they put in. I have not had trouble with any food or liquids, except one stuck episode with bread and on that I should have known better. Hang in there and make sure you are communicating with your doc's office. Good luck!

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