Do you think I just need a fill??

[Rubyjade 2]

Hi All

I am hardly a newbie to the lap band but have only had 2 fills in the entire time I have had it and both were within 3 months post op. I was banded in Jan 04 and have lost around 140 pounds but my weight has been pretty much the same for the last 18 months or so because I haven't been as committed as I should be eating the right foods and I get hungry quite often ......... so this brings me to my question.

I get full on small amounts of food still so I don't think I have an issue with my pouch being stretched (which previously I have had) or with slippage. The problem is I am hungry again within an hour or two of eating so I am snacking all day because I am never satisfied for long. I eat small amounts each time but it's SEVERAL times during the day, not just 3 or 4 times.

Do you think this is indicative of needing a fill? My band has been entirely empty for just over 18 months (No coincidence really is it that my weight loss came to a screaming halt around the same time??!!) so I probably could do with a fill. I had port revision surgery in Dec 06 and have not had a fill since then.

I am scared it is something more serious even though I can only eat small amounts and have no pain or anything else unusual going on.

I have an appt with my surgeon next week and they want to do a fluoroscopy first just to make sure everything is ok because it has been so long. I guess it is just a precaution to make sure its all ok before they fill me.

I know you guys arent doctors but hearing your opinion would calm me down a little if you just think a fill is all that is needed.

I'm a bit scared. :crying:

[gilliebean 1]

Sounds like to me you just need a tweak. Like me. I know im almost at my sweet spot im just not quite there yet. but hopefully after next week i will be. You will know for sure once he does the fluro cause it will let him know how quick things are dropping threw. I wouldn't stress you sound like your in the same boat i am in.