Question:
why when I get my lap band filled I notice no difference is it broken ??

I have had my lap band surgery on November 23 2009 I have had no problems now I am at a 5cc fill and still really have no sign of a problem makes me worry because I am not losing much weight my post op weight was 314 now I am at 295 I can eat anything with moderation it just seems like nothing is there only thing that happens is if I eat to fast I get the hickupps is it just a mind game with the lap band or is there a problem??    — jlp9083 (posted on January 17, 2010)

January 16, 2010
The fill volume on lad bands range from 5cc (a teaspoon) to 14cc (just a drop or two less than a tablespoon) depending on the brand of band you have. They are gradually filled over time not all at once so if they added 1-2cc's that is like 10-20 drops, a very minimal amount. Hope this helps.
   — Jonsmom

January 17, 2010
There may or may not be a problem with your lap band. You are almost 2 months out and have only lost 19 pounds plus you are able to eat anything, just have decreased your portions. I had a similar experience with a lap band, minimal weight loss (which was really from my own efforts, not the band) even though I had gone back a couple of times to increase my fills. After I began experiencing a lot of abdominal pain, I went to a new bariatric doctor and he discovered that my band had slipped and was causing me various abdominal problems. I had to have it removed. So, don't just assume that everything is fine, you should have it checked out to assure that it has not slipped and your pouch is still there and functioning properly.
   — LLynn

January 17, 2010
Discuss this with your doctor. It is not normal to not be able to feel new restriction with a fill. You could have a slip, but I doubt it. If you have the larger band, they are just not filling it enough. Don't eat "anything" just because you can. You will sabotage your weight loss. The other possibility is a leak in the tube that goes from the port to the band. On your next trip to the doc, have him withdraw all of the fluid from the band to verify how much is there and then start all over with a good fill. Best of luck to you!
   — Bonnie H.

January 18, 2010
I am almost 3yrs post op and have lost 75lbs and have 30 more to go. I am a slow loser and my band is older and only holds 4cc and am at 2cc. My doctor says to eat 4oz of food at a time chew well and eat slowly it takes approx 1/2 hr for your tummy to tell your brain that you have eaten. I have boutgt a scale and measure my food for the past week and did not realize how much more than the 4oz I was consuming. Aslo was told if still hungry after 1/2 hr to eat a little more. I have lost 2 lbs this past week so it does work to measure. I wish I have done this sooner. Hope this helps :)
   — Redhead7977

January 18, 2010
It can take up to 5 fills to get proper restriction. This time is known as bandster hell. Yes you can eat almost anything, doesn't mean you should. This is the time to concentrate on learning and following ther rulse for when you get more restriction. Small bites, chew well, no slider foods, no drinking with food... Good luck
   — Donna O.