constantley eating

[saima 0]

hi every one new here but had lap band back in december 15 2007 had my second fill 4 weeks ago but no restriction at all i am constantley eating i just do not get the message that i am full i am hungry all the time i eat what i used to eat before surgery same amount of food i dont know whats wrong i go for my third fill on tuesday can some one please tell whats wrong or any one in the same situation i have not lost any weight at all only what i lost on the pre op diet i am confused:confused::thumbup:

[LundyLane 0]

Why is it taking you so long to just get two fills??? I had mine done on May 28, 2008 and have already had two fills.

I would say your still hungry because your not filled enough.....that's my guess.

[Alfie 58]

Hi Saima,

You don't have any restriction most likely because you just don't have enough saline in the band. I had my surgery after you on January 23 and am about to have my 5th fill next Friday. Actually my restriction is pretty good so I may just go and see him but not get a fill. Any reason why you have not had more fills to build you up to restriction? Do you know how many cc's in how big a band? I have 6.5 cc's in a 10 cc band.

Regards,

Alfie

[Lunabeane 2]

It's so strange that you have only had two fills. My Dr. does the first fill at six weeks and then every few weeks until goal. I would discuss the situation with your Dr.

[Brandy~ 2]

You need more fills thats all it boils down to. I am not sure why you haven't had more.. Does your doc have a certain amount of time u have to wait between fills?

[MissMom24 2]

I was banded 12/12 and have already had 12 fills and 1 slight unfill...I have lost 70 pounds. The key for me has been the fills, AS SOON as I fill loose, I go in.

Maybe ask the fill doc if he will fill you to tight, let you drink and unfill you until you feel the Water disappear. Just a thought!

Good luck!!

Brandy

[thenume 2]

I was banded 12/12 and have already had 12 fills and 1 slight unfill...I have lost 70 pounds. The key for me has been the fills, AS SOON as I fill loose, I go in.

Maybe ask the fill doc if he will fill you to tight, let you drink and unfill you until you feel the Water disappear. Just a thought!

Good luck!!

Brandy

.....uhhh, I'm not going to say that there aren't any doctors out there that wouldn't do that, but you may have a hard time finding one that will. Most doctors would NEVER intentionally overfill someone and then do adjustments based on "when they feel the Water go down".

[saima 0]

Hi Saima,

You don't have any restriction most likely because you just don't have enough saline in the band. I had my surgery after you on January 23 and am about to have my 5th fill next Friday. Actually my restriction is pretty good so I may just go and see him but not get a fill. Any reason why you have not had more fills to build you up to restriction? Do you know how many cc's in how big a band? I have 6.5 cc's in a 10 cc band.

Regards,

Alfie

thanx very much for replying to my thread i have a 14 cc band and only been in twice for a fill which i had to ring up my self to ask to be filled and the same with the third as i am very frustated that im not losing any thing which i should have done by know at least a stone but nothing was banded at the derby general hospital on the nhs may be thats why they are a bit back with the fills

[Alfie 58]

Hi Saima,

Oh ok, then you definately need a decent fill. I hope that you will get it and get restriction soon.

Regards,

Alfie

[daisybug 0]

Saima,

DEFINITELY get a fill. I am surprised they don't have you coming in to their office once a month for checkups/possible fills.

I would start seeing them every month like clockwork, or even sooner if you don't see at least 1-2 lbs of weight loss a week. Start scheduling your appointments on your own since they don't want to help with that.

Just my opinion, of course!!

GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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