Question:
How do I start over after all the liquid was taken out of my band?

I was doing so good I had lost 60lb but one weekend after I go a feel that put me at 4 1/2 cc's I couldn't keep anything down not even water. My Dr. was out of town and there was a big mix up and he called and had another Dr take everything out of my band. This was the second time that I had go to 4 1/2 cc's and had this problem. The first time my Dr. just took the 1/2 out and thing went fine but now I have 3 cc's in my band, I have gained 10lb and I am scared that I will gain more. How do I start over, can I start over? I have some much more I want to loss.    — yannajo (posted on January 4, 2009)

January 4, 2009
Keep eating the way you were eating before your band was emptied. Unless you had your band removed, it seems like you could just go back to your doctor and have him start over from the beginning and gradually re-fill it. This is really a question that your doctor needs to answer. Good Luck.
   — mrsidknee

January 5, 2009
Joanna, First, CALM DOWN! It just sounds like the 4 1/2cc's fill is too much. I would go back to the way you were eating. Make an appointment with your doctor for 60 minutes. Yes, this time can be controlled. And truly discuss your concerns with this doctor. If you find you don't get answers that satisfy you I would find another doctor for post op care. vinnigirl, retired RN
   — vinnigirl