I just broke down and callrd

after 2 yrs. and 3 months and 4 days.. i did it..I called and i am getting my SECOND fill..My first was at my 6 week checkup (4/09) I got on the scale and today I am up 14 pounds in 3 weeks.. etc.. I am sick to my stomache over this.. So I called today and i am going this Friday at 1pm.. I am scared, my nerves are wacked...lol..I feel it is time to do this..I have been in denile about getting another fill.. I have 4cc in a 10cc band..So off i go to get a fill.. I thought i could manage without a second one, but I don't forsee it happening.. lately I can eat forever and not get full..I also have had so many surgeries in the past 15 months I lost count.. I called my family doctor and he said go for it.. I was putting off the fill because of my health issues and my shoulder, back and neck surgery (all in the last 14 months..I will post after my fill...I am jumping back on the bench and the band wagon so move on over P*L*E*A*S*E!!!! Thanks for the all the support..  Hugs..."Lucky"

What are you scared about Lucky?  The actual fill or the eating after the fill?  Just be very careful after your fill, start out with liquids and the move on to softs etc.  Tiny bites and chew like crazy!  You know the drill.  I'm moving over on the bench and saving a spot for you.  Work your band.  It will be worth the effort.

Hugs,
Kristi

Good for you!!  I think it is great that you are doing what you need to do to ensure your health.   Good luck!

peace, nora

Thanks Ladies...Kristi, just alittle scared about the fill I guess and starting over..I feel like i just got to lazy with the hole thing..My surgeries took a toll on me and i just let everything about the band slip by..I know it was wrong.. I fell off the wagon..But, I want to get back on and restart it again..I thought i was doing good..but I let my eating get the best of me.. was depressed and tired of being in pain and having all those surgeries..But, i am back and ready to Roll...  "Lucky"

Well Lucky, I believe in you and know you can do this!  You have been through so much and deserve to be carrying less weight around, right?  Let us know how it's going. 

Kristi

Lucky,
 You know we all love you, and there is nothing to worry about. Thing that is funny is that some feel like getting a fill is a sign of failure or weakness because "its not enough yet".  I also thought that some, but thing is, thats how the band is set up too work and the numbers are different for each of us, I'm tickled you are doing better, tickled you are getting a fill and look forward to hearing from you on how things are going. 

..JUST KEEP SWIMMING,
Swoosh :)

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you...I just got a call from the weightloss center and the girl i talked to was so surprised that I only had 1 fill in over 2 yrs..she is glad that i called.. she thinks it is time too for a fill even if it is a tweek....

Dearest, you are my inspiration!!  You know why?  Because I had lapband surgery in 2007, and because I got a complete unfill last October in prep for a hysterectomy, I have gained back ALL of the weight I had managed to take off, plus 4 more.  I was too ashamed to even go back for fills.  I finally went for a fill 2 weeks ago, but don't have restriction yet because we didn't want to go too aggressive with the fill.

I am scheduled for another one on July 12th which should give me good restriction.  I shook like a leaf getting my fill 2 weeks ago, mainly because I had become used to eating again and was afraid that I wouldn't be able to eat what I wanted when I wanted.  WHICH IS WHAT GOT ME IN THIS PREDICAMENT IN THE FIRST PLACE.

We can do this.  Go for it, and congratulations!!

You have been through so much with your pain and surgeries.  I'm so sorry.  But look where you are on your weight loss!  You don't have far to go before you're in Onederland!  The fill will help so much.  I know mine did.  Be brave, and we'll see you on the loser's bench before you know it.

Lucky, i just went today for a fill....its  been over a year and i was sooo nervous....i did gain 10 pounds.....they did an upper G.I. and my band looked great and it was supprisingly on the loose side....they wanted to give me a 1/4 cc but i asked for half of that because i was scared.she said it wasnt a problem ..they thanked me for coming in....they didnt say anything bad ...all supportive...and just urged me to get back on track.......I hope your healing well from your surgeries....and dont worry ,,you will do great ! the hardest part of not getting a fill in so long is the no eating for a few days( for me its clear for the day of fill then  3 days of shakes..then 2 shakes and soft food ) keep us posted ...be proud of yourself for fessing up and taking charge!  xoxoxox