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I had my weekend in New York City. I was quite nervous about eating as it would be the first time I'd be out with friends, eating Breakfast, lunch and dinner. It started badly when i overate on the plane and felt too full. Did the same thing in the evening. Began to get worried that I was doing damage and felt quite out of control. The next few days were OK and having just added up my calories for the weekend, I didn't overindulge as much as perhaps I thought I had. However, I seem to have lost all restriction suddenly and am worried that my band might have slipped.

Tomorrow is my weekly weigh in day and I am petrified that I will have undone all my good work. I've been very good the last two days but who knows...

I felt I was losing restriction before I went away which is probably because I have now lost around 18lbs. (until I get on the scale tomorrow morning!). It's been 8 weeks since my op. Should I be thinking about getting a fill?

Any advice, welcome!

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Scotty what you are feeling is normal. All of your swelling has gone away and you haven't gotten a fill yet, so you are wide open. It is almost like you haven't even had surgery yet. Yes, it is time for you to think about a fill if you are not losing weight. If you are still losing 1-2 pounds a week, then the band is still working for you. Most doctors give the first fill from 6 weeks or more. Good Luck!

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