How do I know when it's time for a fill?

[crazycatlady 0]

Hi all,

Is there any certain signal it's time for a fill? I have had a terrible time losing weight consistantly. I've had 4 fills & only until this last one have I experienced restriction. It's been 4 wks since & I haven't lost ANY weight since the first week! I exercise 5-6 days a week. I still have some restriction, but only if I eat too fast, otherwise I can eat a lot.

Is it time?

[Jodi_620 37]

I would say yes, it is time. I had the same situation between my second and third fill...I got 1CC added and it made a world of difference!

[dbowers 0]

I just had my third fill about a week ago. I'm now at 5cc's with the Realize band which is 10cc's max. I'm starting to feel a little restriction but not much; and I haven't lost anything since the start of this. but I'm not going to get discouraged.

[LindaLouRN 0]

I agree with Jodi, it's time for another fill.

[fluffycat 1]

Just wondering-- you have less than 100 pounds to lose and you have a 12cc band--why? You must be a small woman if you want to weigh 100 pounds. How tall are you?

[blackcherry2002 5]

I'm guessing she's 5'1" if her BMI at 100 lbs is 18.9. Which I have to mention, is quite unhealthy. It's right at the brink of underweight. I'd say the perfect(healthy) BMI would be 22 but it defers for everyone, depending on stature and muscle mass.

[LindaLouRN 0]

blackcherry - Yes, I am 5'1" - and 100 pounds is on the low end of the NORMAL range for my height, but it is normal, not unhealthy. You know, if you can't say something nice - why even say it at all? Seriously.

fluffycat - My doc recommended the low-profile band. It was after surgery that he informed it was a 12cc capacity band. Yes, I was once a small woman, but 3 kids and 10 years later I somehow (LOL) managed to gain 60-70 pounds. After countless diets, most of which worked, but I always gained the weight back and then some, I, like many here, decided on the lap band. And, so far, so good. What about you? What made you decide to go to Mexico? How many fills have you had? Do you go to Mexico for the fills? Just wondering. Have a great day.

Linda

[blackcherry2002 5]

I'm just saying. It's .5 from being underweight. I wasn't being mean. Sorry you misunderstood questioning you're motive to be a 100lb grown woman. It just goes a long with anything else...drinking, smoking whatever. The band is a chance to be healthier, NOT to be as skinny as you can possibilly be. That is why I was questioning it. I'm just saying that a BMI of 22 sounds a little bit healthier. Just like it's a little bit healthier than 29. There was nothing about my post that was mean.

And not saying all that have this surgery have Compulsive OverEating or emotional overeating...but there are a number that do. And having one disorder can lead you to have another one...saying anorexia, bulimia or over-exercising. It's all about becoming more healthy and I just wasn't sure if getting down to 100lbs would be healthy in itself or if you would make sure and get down to that weight in a healthy way.

[fluffycat 1]

I am also 5'3" (barely!). I was a chubby child but took control of my life at 16 and kept the weight off until 34. I averaged between 115-120 lbs and had a lot of muscle mass. At 34, I married and had 2 kids within 18 months. Oh, and changed jobs. Life has never been the same. I had no time to myself until recently. The past 20 years I have tried all kinds of diets, pills, therapy, exercise, etc. but it all fails and eventually the weight returns and brings some more with it. My gyn told me years ago it will never plateau and level out--it will just keep going up. I didn't want to believe that but she was right. Why go to Mexico? I do not have the patience or determination to fight Aetna. And now I can afford it. Why now? My kids are grown and I am through menopause. Why not. I have my fills done at the closest fill center. Only time will tell if my investment paid off. Good luck.