Fill or no Fill-what should I do?

[lonestar5212 0]

I am scheduled for my 3rd fill on Monday and I am not sure I need one. Some of you out there further along than me, please help me decide. I am not having any issues with being hungry. I feel full most of the day. When I eat, I don't have room for much. Example, if I go out to eat and order an omelet, I can only eat about half of it and a few pieces of fruit. That would be an example of the largest meal I eat. I feel totally satisfied. I am losing about 2 lbs. every week. I am thinking about waiting awhile before I get the next fill since I seem to be at a good place. What do some of you veterans think?

[VegasGrace 1]

If this were me, I'd call and cancel the appointment but make one for 4 weeks from now.

Seems like you are in a great spot...losing weight, feeling great!

When you get to 3 weeks of no weightloss...that's when it's time for a fill. Or if you are having to diet, as in really fighting urges, cracking, etc.

Congrats!

[notateechanow 7]

If you have insurance and only have to pay your co-pay, you should still go for a check in with your doctor, even if you don't have a fill. My surgeon has me come every 4 weeks, even without a fill, just to keep record of my weight loss and to monitor what is going on with me. Or, wait a week to be sure you won't need a fill soon. I've stretched a few of my appointments out to 6 weeks for that purpose...

Remember that the purpose of the Lap-Band is to allow you to feel more full (less hungry) with less food. If you're losing 1-2 pounds a week consistently and aren't super hungry, then you're not in need of a fill. Many people expect to slime, PB, etc., but that isn't what should be happening....ONE thing to remember--you should be measuring your food. My doctor talks in terms of 1/2 cup to 1 cup of food per meal....not just calories!

Congratulations on your weight loss! Sounds like you're doing great! :smile:

[HeatherO 7]

I would hold off on the fill. It is working just the way it is supposed to and you are not experiencing symptoms of being too tight. It sounds perfect to me.

You may or may not want to keep the appointment or push it out. It is sometimes good to go in for a brief checkup.

[lonestar5212 0]

Thanks so much for your responses. I called and cancelled the appt. and rescheduled a few weeks out. I don't see a doctor when I go in for just a fill appt., so I am not missing any care there. They weigh me and then a physicians assistant gives me the fill. I have a follow up appt. with the doctor in July.

And I absolutely agree with the food measuring. I try to eat 1/2 cup to 1 cup per meal period, as recommended by my doctor.

Thanks for the help. I really appreciate it.