Should I get a fill?

[travelinsnorkel 0]

I have an appointment to get a fill this Friday at my last appointment 6 weeks ago. However, I'm not sure I need it. I'm eating about 1100-1200 calories a day and I am working out and am satisfied. I'm not losing weight super fast, but I am losing weight. I don't PB very often, but will if I eat too fast as well as sliming sometimes. Should I get the fill?

[kiz 1]

This is some of the criteria from my doctor for needing a fill: If you feel like you're able to eat bigger meals then your doctor's recommendation and you're getting hungry in less than a few hours after eating your meals, you might be due a fill. Also, you should be losing 1 - 2 lbs/week.

Since you're unsure if you need a fill because you're pretty happy with your restriction now, I'd probably hold off, especially if it's not difficult to schedule a fill with your office. Your calorie intake seems great at this point.

[COSkinnyGirl 0]

Follow your gut... If you are happy with the rate you are losing and the amount of restriction you have then I wouldn't have one. I only got filled every couple of months and it took me almost a year and a half to lose 70lbs, but that was ok with me. Do what feels right for you and don't let people pressure you into losing weight faster than you are comfortable with.

[jms462001 9]

I would say no. I like to keep my band a bit looser so I stay full after eating, but still can swallow my pills and eat without worrying about PBing often. It sounds like you are at a good point. I wouldn't mess with it and take a chance on being miserable. I have never made advance appointments for fills. I wait until I start getting hungry and eating more.

[coloradobanding 5]

I would say no. Please don't let anyone pressure you into getting a fill. Or get one just because most people do. It sounds like you are in a good place, and I would leave it be.

My ultimate goal is to have zero fill in my band for life. Currently I have 2cc in a 10cc band and it is PERFECT for me! I eat the way I should (normally, do indulge occasionally) work out as required (4-5X per week) and am losing. I am losing at a slower pace, but that works great for me.

I am in no hurry to lose 100lbs in a year or even 2. I would rather have a healthy lifestyle and not have to worry about the problems that come with a filled band..(PB'ing, sliming, stuck episodes). I have not had ANY issues whatsoever with my band since I have had 2cc's in it. I can eat what I want without issue (chicken breast, broccoli, carrots). I can drink with my meals and live like a non-banded person.

The band has taught me a lifestyle change, and I am doing great no depending on it so far. If I start to go back to my old ways, I can always get it filled, but definitely don't want to.

Only you can decide which is best for you..keep us posted!

[travelinsnorkel 0]

Thanks for all of the great advice! I called and cancelled my fill and I'll go when I start feeling a little more hungry. I started working out again last week after taking time off for my port revision surgery and I'm worried if I get a fill I won't be able to eat enough to balance the work outs.

[jms462001 9]

I truly believe the reason people have problems with their band and lose them or have severe reflux and other problems stem from keeping the band too tight.

[COSkinnyGirl 0]

Agreed JMS... I actually think I am a a bit too tight and need to be unfilled a tiny bit.