Kelly C Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I haven't been here in a long time. I was banded April 26th.2007 at 240 lbs. (I'm 5'2",lost 20 lbs.before surgery!). I'm happy to say that I'm at my goal weight of 138 lbs. I'm haven't had a fill since Oct. So I was thinking that with summer coming on maybe I should get my band tweaked. You know have it checked. My husband said to leave well enough alone! My qestion I quess is what is the longest you have gone before you seen your Dr. again? The last fill was at the Fill Center in St. Petersburg, Fl. Kelly C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macleay Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I haven't been here in a long time. I was banded April 26th.2007 at 240 lbs. (I'm 5'2",lost 20 lbs.before surgery!). I'm happy to say that I'm at my goal weight of 138 lbs. I'm haven't had a fill since Oct. So I was thinking that with summer coming on maybe I should get my band tweaked. You know have it checked. My husband said to leave well enough alone! My qestion I quess is what is the longest you have gone before you seen your Dr. again? The last fill was at the Fill Center in St. Petersburg, Fl. Kelly C. Are you gaining weight or having any problems with the band? I've only had mine since Jan, so I can't comment on the longevity issue, but it seems to me since you're at your goal weight and unless you're having problems, there doesn't seem to be a reason to get the band checked. Congratulations, by the way, on your AWESOME weight loss!!! I hope to be where you are someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieB Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I am in the same line of thought as Jill. If it's not broke don't fix it. Personally I've come to understand that a little tweak goes a long way and can often times be to much. If you are at goal and not having an issues, leave the band to do her job. Congrats on your success and it will be interesting to see what others have to say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownEyedGirl Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I haven't been here in a long time. I was banded April 26th.2007 at 240 lbs. (I'm 5'2",lost 20 lbs.before surgery!). I'm happy to say that I'm at my goal weight of 138 lbs. I'm haven't had a fill since Oct. So I was thinking that with summer coming on maybe I should get my band tweaked. You know have it checked. My husband said to leave well enough alone! My qestion I quess is what is the longest you have gone before you seen your Dr. again? The last fill was at the Fill Center in St. Petersburg, Fl. Kelly C. I don't have any experience with a fill yet. I just wanted to say CONGRATS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly C Posted March 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Thank you for your time and in put. I've been at the same wieght since Dec. I'm not putting on weight. That is a good thing. I'll just leave well enough alone for now. For all of you that is new to your lapband, it will take time to lose the weight. I didn't get many fills I done this very slowly. I've read were some have lost weight fast and had problems with food issues and bad fills. Take your time let your body get use to the weight lost, you didn't gain it over night. It has taken me 3 yrs. to get were I'm at but, that was my choice not a bad lapband!! I love my lapband it saved my life. I wasn't in great health, and looking at a short life span. I'm so much better now. So don't give up. Hang in there! Kelly C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsie_lou Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Hey Kelly! Just wanted to chime in with some applause and a couple WOO-HOO's for your successful band journey. You've done fantastic!! Way to go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzpars Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Just wanted to say, if really don't need a fill then don't get one. I just spent two miserable weeks before I conceded and got an unfill. I too just wanted to tweak the band when I should have paid better attention to my diet and exercise. Like you my hubby was opposed to the fill and I suffered two weeks with reflux, unable to eat or drink, because I didn't want to admit he had been right. So as much as it kills me to say this, listen to your husband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbynnoel Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 (((((((((((((((Kelly))))))))))))))) I'm so happy to hear that you are at your goal weight. I'm throwing confeti and blowing horns. Can you hear them from Texas? I'm so pleased for your success. Thank you for this post. xo I haven't been here in a long time. I was banded April 26th.2007 at 240 lbs. (I'm 5'2",lost 20 lbs.before surgery!). I'm happy to say that I'm at my goal weight of 138 lbs. I'm haven't had a fill since Oct. So I was thinking that with summer coming on maybe I should get my band tweaked. You know have it checked. My husband said to leave well enough alone! My qestion I quess is what is the longest you have gone before you seen your Dr. again? The last fill was at the Fill Center in St. Petersburg, Fl. Kelly C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newdawn Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Just wanted to say, if really don't need a fill then don't get one. I just spent two miserable weeks before I conceded and got an unfill. I too just wanted to tweak the band when I should have paid better attention to my diet and exercise. Like you my hubby was opposed to the fill and I suffered two weeks with reflux, unable to eat or drink, because I didn't want to admit he had been right. So as much as it kills me to say this, listen to your husband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristi Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hi Kelly, Congrats on getting to goal. I agree with others that if you are not gaining and doing fine, I would leave well enough alone. 102 pounds loss is AWESOME!!! Hugs, Kristi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 I haven't been here in a long time. I was banded April 26th.2007 at 240 lbs. (I'm 5'2",lost 20 lbs.before surgery!). I'm happy to say that I'm at my goal weight of 138 lbs. I'm haven't had a fill since Oct. So I was thinking that with summer coming on maybe I should get my band tweaked. You know have it checked. My husband said to leave well enough alone! My qestion I quess is what is the longest you have gone before you seen your Dr. again? The last fill was at the Fill Center in St. Petersburg, Fl. Kelly C. DR ORTIZ RECOMMENDS THAT AT THE 2 YEAR MARK TO HAVE AN ENDOSCOPY DONE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Congrats on your success that is fantastic!!!! I was going to go in not for a fill, but just to have them check things out at the 1 yr mark, but right about that time I had too much stress I needed an unfill so I was in for that. At the 2 yr mark I plan on going in again just for a check up to make sure all is well. Just makes me feel better knowing it's all good in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 i agree! leave well enough alone UNFILLS suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaLaw Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 I would say if you have hit goal, don't touch a thing I haven't had my band checked since April of 2009, so I am heading in next Friday for a checkup and potential fill as I am on the last 30 lbs to get off. Once I hit goal, I am taking Dr. Os advice and only doing a check every few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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