Need your advice , please!

I really need some help...I was banded 3 1/2 yrs ago. I only lost 40lbs. at the beginning and have gained back 20lbs. My band is only holds 4cc. I currently have 3cc in it and have for the last 2 1/2 yrs. Every since my last fill, I take a few bites and after a few seconds, burp a couple times and the food passes. Which enables me to eat as much as I always have. Is this normal?? I have lived like this so so long now, I'm not even sure now.  I was thinking if I got another fill maybe it would stop me from being able to eat like a normal person??? Your opinions please? I am beyond desperate now. I have made an appt for next week for the fill, but would really appriciate your thoughts!!!

Sounds like a fill is definately needed if it has been that long since the last one. As we lose weight the fat pad around the stomach shrinks plus over time some of the saline in the band can disipate making the band looser. Most bands will hold more than the number of cc's that are stated so you still have room for more fill. Do be careful to not get too big a fill because the fuller you are the smaller amount it takes to tighten it up. Even a small fill can make all the difference, good luck, hope this gets you back on track.

I am not a doctor, but are you sure it only holds 4cc's????  that just sounds odd.  i would go for a fill, but talk to your doc first and make sure it is what you need. 

in the meantime-reevaluate your eating, exercize and go back to the basics--are you following all the WLS rules?  No drinking before during or after eating, eating dense protein firs****ching and limiting your carbs......

oh and if you can try not to burp--and if you do--stop eating if you are satisfied!

Hang in there!!!

Renee
 

Renee, the older bands were 4cc.


It sounds like a good idea to talk with your dr. Maybe a tiny fill would help you get back on track!

thank you for the advice.... Yes I did double check and it was a 4cc band.... Hope this gets me going again! It's my last hope. After self paying for the band, I would never be able to get a revision. Wish me luck! And thanks again!