info on fills and pb

[kplant 0]

I have lost a little over 50 pounds and had the band since Dec so I should not be asking this totally newbie question BUT, in the beginning, I did A LOT of PB, only needed one fill (which was sort of aggressive and I had to go back to take some out). I didn't tell the dr I was having a lot of PB but now, I realize, that is why I needed so little fill to get restriction. I think. Now I am finding I have little restriction (back to post op level) Could it be that it took about a month of careful eating (so I have no pb at all) to reduce all the swelling? I only have about 2.5 cc now. Is that what happened or is something else going on?

[crzytchr 3]

That is quite possible what has happened. When you were constantly pbing your stomach remained irritated and swollen. As you stopped, your swelling went down. Now that you are pb-free, you may want to consider a small fill. Take it slow, and I am sure you will not hesitate to return if it is too tight. Good luck

[jack&kota 0]

As you lose weight the fat pad around your stomach is also losing fat thus making your band looser. Every two months or so I would go from the perfect restriction to needing a little top off.

[kplant 0]

Wow! I recently lost some weight (FINALLY) from around my middle. That is interesting. I also didn't think of my stomach swelling. I was thinking more esophagus. Thanks all!