adjust or not?
My surgery was 11/16/11 and my Dr left 1cc in the band for a month. At a month out we did the first and only adjustment that I have had. He initially filled it to 6cc's and had me do a swallow test. It was to tight, so he backed it out to 4cc's. I lost weight to start with, but have locked up at 15lbs lost. I am thinking I need another adjustment. Would having the 1 to 1.5 cc's added help any? Or have I already hit my "sweet spot"?
So your weight has stalled....Have you been feeling hungrier lately? Is 4oz of protein satisfying? Can you go about 4 hours before you are hungry again? If not....these are usually tell tale signs that you need a fill. If you are making sure you are eating healthy lean protein and exercising. If so and the weight isn't coming off...by all means go in for a fill. That's what our bands are for.
Good luck!!!
Good luck!!!
Hi,
This has been a great reference for me. Personally I would question the Dr putting 5cc in at one go is crazy. In 2.5 years I have had 6 fills 1 partial unfill and are now at 5.5cc in a 10cc band
http://www.lapbandcentral.com/local/files/documentlibrary/AP _ART_OF_ADJUSTMENT_Guide.pdf
This has been a great reference for me. Personally I would question the Dr putting 5cc in at one go is crazy. In 2.5 years I have had 6 fills 1 partial unfill and are now at 5.5cc in a 10cc band
http://www.lapbandcentral.com/local/files/documentlibrary/AP _ART_OF_ADJUSTMENT_Guide.pdf