My doctor cancelled my fill and I'm bummed

BeckyinTexas · June 1, 2005

I was scheduled to go in tomorrow for my first fill but it's been cancelled now and I was all psyched up for it. I've been banded since 4/29 and so far have lost 41.5 pounds and the doctor said that was losing it too fast so we're waiting on the fill now another couple of weeks. I'm one of the very lucky ones that still feels restriction even with no fill. I'm very happy about that but I was just so ready to get my first fill and see how that was going to be. But until then....I'll just wait and try to be patient. Wish me luck!

Iluvharleys · June 1, 2005

Becky - If you are still losing, you don't need a fill! Don't rush it, you should only get a fill if you truely need one. Do you get hungry between meals? You have a lifetime for fills, so take your time and only get them when you actually need one. You are doing extremely well!

KRZYGIRLNSTL · June 1, 2005

Well becky...41 pounds is an awesome achievement..i thinkwhen the time is right you'll get your fill....are you doing something special to have lost so much so soon?

Madeline's mom · June 3, 2005

Becky,

That is incredible weight loss - 42 pounds in just over a month! If you are still loosing dont worry about getting a fill. Now once you hit a plateu and you are still following band guidelines then go get that fill.

Vera · June 3, 2005

WOW 41.5 lbs since 4/29.

I was rebanded on 3/31 and have only lost 11 lbs. I don't plan on having a fill for a long time. I can barly get 3 bites of chicken in before I get the hicups (my sign to stop). For me it's a matter of more excersizing...hey we're loosing!!!

I can understand getting the fill process and seeing how it's done, especialy under fluoroscopy. Wishing you luck and patients

Mita · June 3, 2005

Becky you are doing amazing on your loss. Since you have restriction with out the fill you do not want to be too tight.

BeckyinTexas · June 3, 2005

Thank you all so much for the encouragement! Y'all are my inspiration every single day and always have support or a shoulder to lean on! My doctor called me last night and wanted me to come in on the 9th for a small fill. He's going on vacation after that for 2 weeks and he said he would like to see how I was going to react to a fill. He also told me I was losing too fast and I wasn't eating enough....boy that coming from a doctor was earth shaking for me! LOL I just want to thank y'all again for always being here when I need you!

June 7, 2005

I was scheduled to go in tomorrow for my first fill but it's been cancelled now and I was all psyched up for it. I've been banded since 4/29 and so far have lost 41.5 pounds and the doctor said that was losing it too fast so we're waiting on the fill now another couple of weeks. I'm one of the very lucky ones that still feels restriction even with no fill. I'm very happy about that but I was just so ready to get my first fill and see how that was going to be. But until then....I'll just wait and try to be patient. Wish me luck!

If you have restriction, then the band is doing it's job.

I lost too much for a fill at 6 weeks also. Took me about 3 months before I needed one.

Believe me, BE HAPPY that you don't need a fill. Believe me, someday you will.

jayme

bubblesstina · June 7, 2005

Becky, Who is your Dr??

OK I admit it, I'm jealous of your weight loss!!

Let us know how the small fill goes this week..

BeckyinTexas · June 7, 2005

Christine....I use Dr. Jayaseelan in Dallas. I was on Clear Liquids for 2 weeks before surgery and then 1 week after and that was when I drop 28.5 pounds. Since full liquid and soft foods diet stage, my weight loss has slowed some but still I've lost 13. I go in for my fill this Thursday. Dr. Jay wants me to get a fill before he goes on vacation just to see how it goes for me. Also, the last couple of days my appetite has increased so I'm ready for my fill for sure.

aileena · June 8, 2005

Wow! You're doing really great...with or without a fill. Good Job!

Persimmon · June 9, 2005

Don't be bummed...fills should only be given on an as-needed basis...and it's obvious you don't need one! LOL Be thankful that you're one of the rare lucky ones who has restriction with just the band in place.

Nancy

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