Lap Band Fills / Adjustment Info

[BJean 16]

lynn: Yes. I have had a very uncomfortable port after a fill. It was primarily after my second fill and everytime I ate or drank anything it hurt enough that I had to put pressure on it with my hand until it stopped bothering me. Sometimes that was as long as 20 minutes or so.

I never did get an answer to the question of why this happens, but I have read other posts where people mentioned the same thing.

[julier 0]

My band has been interesting, boy these suckers have their own personality dont they? First of all i had 2.5 taken out and then put in after my carrot stuck north of band event. Since then i have lost 4lbs very, very slowly. I think my band is perfect (I have 4cc band). I was up at clearwater south beach two weekends ago and had gotten hungry and ate some peanuts. BIG,BIG mistake! I thought i was going to have to go to emergancy room. Projectile vomiting off and on for more than 1 hour. So i didnt eat any solids for a week. Now it seems my band has tightened of all things and I can only eat (very,very) slowly maybe 1/2 cup food and absolutely no white flour products,etc. want to keep it this way until i drop down to desired weight!....Anyone set at this perfect setting and loving it?

[donS 0]

penni thanks for sharing

[Mary Luke 0]

Oh my gosh, I could not agree with Julier more! My band certainly seems to have its own life. It responds differently to things I have eaten before all the time. Why, I have no idea. But I might guess it is because bodies are ever changing and so the band, which is now part of my body, does the same. It makes me really slow down and listen to its needs. I have never been good at doing that and it is probably a good thing to do . Frustrating-but good.

[dshulman 0]

All, I have trouble with chicken, but I am real good with steak and shrimp. I have a 10cc band and only 3cc's filled. I am hoping for at least one more cc on 5/4.

[gonnabethin 10]

I have a fill scheduled tomorrow- It was scheduled 3/31!! I called monday 4/16 to verify- Ins company has no record of receiving request for it. Office says they sent it 4/4. so it gets resent on 4/17!! The office calls and says that precert from my ppo has not been recieved. They want to reschedule my fill! BS!!!!! they said even though I will pay for it- they have to have denial to allow that! NOT SO!! i called today and the ins said, it was not resubmitted as rush- I could go just realize that i may have to pay for it if medical review finds not medically necessary. Im getting my fill in the am- ins or pay- THATS not fair- it is NOT in my control!! Sorry for the rant...

Any suggestions? Am I out of line??

[BJean 16]

gonnabethin: you in no way sound out of line. You sound very frustrated and I don't blame you!! Hang in there. It has been my experience that medical office administrative staff and definitely the insurance offices are usually overloaded and anything that isn't stuck right under their noses can easily get pushed aside.

Reading about the problems of everyone who has to pay for each adjustment makes me so happy with my circumstances. My fills are all included for 2 years. As many as I need. Of course I paid out the nose initially for it, but everything is so much simpler and there's so much less paperwork.

It is so important though that you get what you need for this thing to do its job for you. Do whatever it takes to get the paperwork shoved through. You're being proactive and that's what counts. You shouldn't have to lead everybody by the hand to get your fill tomorrow, but as frustrating as it is, it will be worth it for you. Good luck for tomorrow!

[gonnabethin 10]

I got my fill- they charged 250 to my flexible spending- if the insurance pays they will credit it, it they dont pay thats where it belongs anyway!

Im just relieved I got a fill. The office was thrilled at my SLOW progress, and filled me and sent me on my way!!

[BJean 16]

Yea. You got it! I hope it gives you the results you're looking for. I had a fill several weeks ago and it really slowed me down at mealtime. But unfortunately Snacks started being the thing. I'm going to hang in for a while without so much restriction and see how I do. The hunger thing isn't really too bad right now.

[lctexas 0]

:help:Hello everyone. I have probably a silly question. But I jsut got my first fill last week. My question is that I fill like that I have a good restriction. But I am not sure. Can anyone tell me if it is normal to have a first fill and it atomaticaly work for you. Like when I eat I can still eat just fine. But if I meat it hurts a little. I really need some good advice. As I do not know to get another fill or if this is working. I have not thrown up. Thank you for your time Stacey

[losingit07 0]

I have had my 4th fill. I have had a hard time eating. I cant eat anything in the morning. I can only drink. I eat very little at lunch and I throw up alot. I am taking small bites and I am chewing well. I think I may be too tight. Any suggestions? I go back to the doctor on May 24 for another fill. I am afraid to get another. I had my surgery on December 18, 2006 and I have lost 49 pounds. I love the losing weight, but I hate throwingup. HELP!

[ard 0]

Hello,

I went to the dr today. He did a fill, this hurted. They told me that the first fill is a little uncomfortable. That was putting it mildly. Did the first fill hurt anyone else. Then I was told to stay on Clear Liquids for 24 hrs. Dang, if I knew that I would have eaten before going to his office. Lol. Thank you

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[janed 0]

I was banded by Dr. de la Garza on Jan 19,2007. I have no complaints. I am doing great. The hospital and staff are wonderful.

Jane d

[Analoren 2]

im so confused!! i have been UNFILL!! i have i guess 0cc, true!! and when i eat a feel sOooo FULL!! like "I have a fill" i dont know if im explain! I speak spanglish im sorry!! anyone could give an answer! what this is happen! THANKS

[Analoren 2]

im so confused!! i have been UNFILL!! i have i guess 0cc, true!! and when i eat a feel sOooo FULL!! like "I have a fill" i dont know if im explain! I speak spanglish im sorry!! anyone could give an answer! what this is happen! THANKS