Need More Band Fills

[nana2three 0]

Hello everyone! I have only had 1 band fill so far. I had the Relize Band in September. How many fills do I need to eat less? I still eat more than I think I should, and get hungry quicker. :wink2: My next fill is scheduled November 25. Help is needed!!!

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Gail

Relized Band September 15

First Fill November 5

[Jodi_620 37]

It really depends on the individual. The best information I can provide is that on average it takes around four fills to get to your "sweet spot". But some people need more and some less, some people can lose most or all their excess weight without a fill.

I have had five fills so far. First fill did nothing, second did much better, third was great but after I lost significant weight it got loose again, fourth was the same situation as the third and the fifth has me pretty restricted.

Edited November 17, 2008 by Jodi_620

[nana2three 0]

Thanks for the info Jodi.

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Gail

[Xkwizit 0]

Hello everyone! :smile2: I have only had 1 band fill so far. I had the Relize Band in September. How many fills do I need to eat less? I still eat more than I think I should, and get hungry quicker. :thumbup: My next fill is scheduled November 25. Help is needed!!!

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Gail

Relized Band September 15

First Fill November 5

Ok I have a stupid question maybe?? UGh I am new and tryign to learn as much as possible about his before I go to talk to the doctor. what is a band fill and why do they do it? and how do they do it? Any help? Thanks!

[Jodi_620 37]

Ok I have a stupid question maybe?? UGh I am new and tryign to learn as much as possible about his before I go to talk to the doctor. what is a band fill and why do they do it? and how do they do it? Any help? Thanks!

The lab band is a silicone band that is placed around the top part of the stomach creating a small pouch (stoma). It allows us to be full on small portions and the food stays in the pouch longer keeping us satified for several hours.

The band is inflatable, that is how it works. When first placed around the stomach it is emty or nearly empty. After allowing time to heal the band is then inflated a little at a time until we reach proper restriction. There is a tube that runs from the band to a port. The port is usually located in the abdomen near the belly button. A needle is inserted into the port and saline is injected which inflates the band.

here is the official Lab Band website, it is a good place to start: Official Site: the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System for weight loss surgery

[cattoy71 0]

Hi nana,

Just wanted to let you know that there is also a thread just for people who have the realize band on the main forum page :smile2: