Should I book another fill?

[anon 1]

Hi,

I was banded in March 2007... I've had a couple of hiccups with my port firstly it was inaccessible and then the tubing became disconnected. I thought I had 5cc in but there was only 2 in when I had the port replaced a month ago.

the doc wanted to put 5cc in, but I negotiated it down to 4cc as I felt I would have been too tight!(I have a 9.5ml band)

Initially, it was perfect! no guzzling liquids and small meals in the evenings I lost the 10lb I'd gained during the preceeding 10 weeks almost immediately.

Problem is that my restriction has worn off somewhat... not Loads but enough for me to be hungry in the evenings... My food choices are limited still and the junk seems to go down without too much trouble :cry The upshot is that I've not lost any weight now for 3 weeks I'm back to being able to down a pint of Water without taking a breath. My surgeon says that if you can do that, then you can afford tighter restriction!

I don't have any other problems... no reflux, not much in the way of pb's (thankfully)

You opinions please...... Would you have another fill?

[kland 0]

I'd get one. If you're able to eat too much, experiencing a lot of hunger and you're not losing weight, then it sounds like it's time for a fill.

For me, I want the weight to come off and I need the band to work for that to happen. I've needed my fills to get to proper restriction.

Best of luck to you!

[anon 1]

Thanks very much...Am just going to phone and book now!

Hx:)