Is something wrong with my band??

missymoo78 · July 29, 2009

Hi! I have about 7.5 cc's in my 10 cc band and still have VERY LITTLE restriction! I don't understand. Could there be something wrong with my band? I haven't had ANY complications at all. I had the band put in last September but have only managed to lose 40 lbs. He takes the Fluid out and measures each time I get a fill so it's in there. I'm not sure what to do/think. Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks!

shannonlouisiana · July 29, 2009

Im the same way had mine done Aug of 08 and only have lost 35 pounds.......im getting soooo tired of trying it was this hard before the band and i was able to eat whatever.....now i cant have but 1/2 to 1 cup of food and still cant loose anything.......if you find out anything please let me now are if anybody has any advise please share...thanks shannon

luluc · July 29, 2009

. Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks!

yeah - you may need more fill.

i needed 8.5cc's before i knew i had the band and have maintained "around" your current fill level @ 7.2ccs. some need more, some less - i was on the high side, you may be too.

amanda1234 · July 31, 2009

i had my surgery oct 08, and have only had restriction in the last 2 months. when i had 7.5 in my 10cc band i had very little restriction, so i went for a fill and they put 0.5cc in and it was too tight. they took a bit out and i'm at 7.8cc now and it is perfect for me, i think maybe you need another fill. I have lost 50lbs so far and 15lb of it is since my last fill, you need to go see your doc.