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Hi there,

I was banded in Feb 2007, have had 3 fills so far up to 5.5ml (and have lost absolutely NOTHING!!!!). Last time Dr put 2 mls in, he had to take 1ml out because Water wasn't going through. BUT, it stills seems to have made no difference at all. In fact I reckon that I have actually put more weight on!! I have noticed some difference in portion sizes but can still easily eat a dinner plate full of food. I have another appt for a fill this Friday and am just wondering if I should ask for the 1ml back? Dr seemed to think that when he took that 1ml out at last fill it would mean that I had got to "sweet spot" of restriction but I have been sorely disappointed. Can 1ml really mean make/break of restriction?

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I have a 10ml band, & 1ml can make a huge difference. I had an overfill on my first fill (couldn't swallow saliva), & had 0.5ml removed. That put me at 'not much' restriction.

After monthly fills of 0.5ml, I reached my sweet spot a couple of months ago. Just this week the restriction has slacked off a bit, & I'm going to ask for a top-up of just 0.3ml. I think even 0.5 would be too much at this stage!

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BTW, I currently have 6.5ml in my 10ml band. My Dr starts with a 4.5ml fill, then adds 0.5 each fill afterwards.

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After earlier disaster of over filling and then removal, i am now treading very lightly.

My last fill was 0.25 and it almost hit the spot.

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