GETTING A FILL AFTER 18 MONTHS

I was banded in 2005, at my highest weight of 226 pounds. After emergency gallbladder surgery in 2008, I was at my lowest of 130 ( which was way to thin for me).Today I am at 180, and "feeling" like I am at my original weight. At times my band was way to tight, and I was suffering from very bad GERD. So 18 months ago, I had saline taken out, and I haven't been back since. I am going today for a fill for the first time in 2 years. I have to get back on track. I know it is going to be hard, but I am ready to feeling good about myself again. My family and friends tell me I look good, but I don't feel good. Nervous and excited...

Hi. Hope it goes well. It's almost seven years since my last fill and I can't really remember now how different it felt. But best wishes that you get the level which works for you!  I got mild reflux but it was really very mild!I only needed to have 0.1 cc removed so I can't imagine how hard it must be with an empty band!

I no longer have my band because of the GERD it caused me even when empty. I do wish you well tho and hope you can lose what you want to. Just be very vigilant about any signs the  GERD is returning and get in to your surgeon as soon as possible if it returns. Good luck to you!