Once you have restriction, how long does before your next fill??

[w28 0]

I am trying to gauge how long the fill lasts once you get restriction...are people going back for adjustments every month? 2 months? 4 months? etc. I have a Lapband (for 2 months now) and getting closer to finding my sweet spot, but curious to see how often people need to adjust to maintain the sweet spot- thanks

[pennreporter 12]

I'm not banded yet (June 1), but my daughter is. She clearly doesn't go every month. She's at about 14 months. After the initial fill, she's had maybe three fills. One was too tight and she had to go back in after a few days and have some taken out. But she's been at this level for about six months. For her, it's just as needed, but never has it been monthly. She's getting close to goal, so then she will loosen it somewhat but not all the way.

good luck

Trisha

[KelinTx 1]

In the beginning stages i went for a fill every 4 weeks. I opted for small frequent fills in hopes of avoiding any issues or complications. Going frequently for less aggressive fills worked for me, i have only pb'd a few times in 2 and 1/2 years and never have had heartburn or indigestion or have had to be unfilled.

[sil 0]

hi this month will be four months since i have been banded. my doctor have me schedule every month for a fill i go the 18th of may for my fourth fill i still have a little restriction but not much. i have the 4cc band an i think he just do small adjustments at a time because klientx says i don,t have any reflux of no complications so far. good luck on your journey.