No fill for me

[lessofm3 0]

I went this morning for my second fill. I didn't think I was going to get a fill, but went because until December I need to see the surgeon and coordinator once a month. The doctor told me he coudln't justify giving me another fill since I've lost 18 pounds since I saw him for my first fill on July 16h. I guess I'm on the right track, however, I know there's no possible way I have reached my "sweet spot" after only one fill. The doctore said more than likely he will have to give me a fill on my next appointment. I'll keep y'all posted. Hope everyone is doing well in their journey.

[Sue Magoo 71]

Wow, 18 pounds in a month! Congratulations.

[lessofm3 0]

Wow, 18 pounds in a month! Congratulations.

Thank you

[IndioGirl55 32]

I went this morning for my second fill. I didn't think I was going to get a fill, but went because until December I need to see the surgeon and coordinator once a month. The doctor told me he couldn't justify giving me another fill since I've lost 18 pounds since I saw him for my first fill on July 16h. I guess I'm on the right track, however, I know there's no possible way I have reached my "sweet spot" after only one fill. The doctors said more than likely he will have to give me a fill on my next appointment. I'll keep y'all posted. Hope everyone is doing well in their journey.

Why don't you think you can be at your sweet spot with only 1 fill. There are pple out there who can go 6 months from surgery with no fill

As you lose the fat around your stomach your band can loosen and you may need another fill.

I know that you most likely have read of pple who have to have 8-9 fills before they feel restriction - but that's not true for everyone - just like the # of cc's in each of our bands is useless info as I can have 2 cc's and be good and you can have 5 ccs and still need more..

I got to my sweet spot in 2 fills - I went back for a 3rd in 12/07 and doc said no you lost 17 lbs in 2 months - you are fine - well cuz all we do is read about fills - I called and got appointment in January - he gave in and gave me one - I had to go back and get 99% of it taken out as I was too tight and that was 1/08 and I haven't had a fill since and don't need one..

Don't worry about the # of fills that you have - be happy that you have restriction - that you are making good food choices and are losing the weight - that's what's important..

Keep up the good work !!!

[lessofm3 0]

Why don't you think you can be at your sweet spot with only 1 fill. There are pple out there who can go 6 months from surgery with no fill

As you lose the fat around your stomach your band can loosen and you may need another fill.

I know that you most likely have read of pple who have to have 8-9 fills before they feel restriction - but that's not true for everyone - just like the # of cc's in each of our bands is useless info as I can have 2 cc's and be good and you can have 5 ccs and still need more..

I got to my sweet spot in 2 fills - I went back for a 3rd in 12/07 and doc said no you lost 17 lbs in 2 months - you are fine - well cuz all we do is read about fills - I called and got appointment in January - he gave in and gave me one - I had to go back and get 99% of it taken out as I was too tight and that was 1/08 and I haven't had a fill since and don't need one..

Don't worry about the # of fills that you have - be happy that you have restriction - that you are making good food choices and are losing the weight - that's what's important..

Keep up the good work !!!

Indigo Girl,

Thanks for your advice. I guess there's two reasons I didn't think I reached my "sweet spot".....one because in the past I didn't know what restriction was of course that was BEFORE the band, and I hear about how most need MANY fills before they've reached their "sweet spot", and two, my doctor didn't think I would be alright with just one fill, although after reading your post, who know's as you said everyone is different. I go back in a month I guess we'll see. To be completely honest though, I really wasn't too disappointed. Not getting a fill meant I didn't have to go back on liquids for two days. I know I just need to keep track of what I eat, and make smart food choices to succeed.

Thanks again, and good luck with your journey.

[lacasst 1]

Indigo Girl,

Thanks for your advice. I guess there's two reasons I didn't think I reached my "sweet spot".....one because in the past I didn't know what restriction was of course that was BEFORE the band, and I hear about how most need MANY fills before they've reached their "sweet spot", and two, my doctor didn't think I would be alright with just one fill, although after reading your post, who know's as you said everyone is different. I go back in a month I guess we'll see. To be completely honest though, I really wasn't too disappointed. Not getting a fill meant I didn't have to go back on liquids for two days. I know I just need to keep track of what I eat, and make smart food choices to succeed.

Thanks again, and good luck with your journey.

"If it aint broke dont fix it!!" Trust me you"ll know when you need a fill!!