Lapband Refill...?

[Hayley]

^{Hi, this is my first post here. I am 27, and have had my band in for nearly 2 years. I feel that I have not lost enough weight in all this time, I have had many fills, and my question is, when the doc does a fill, is he supposed to remove all the saline, measure it, and then put it back and more?}

^{The reason I ask this is that my Father had his procedure 9 months ago, he hardly can eat anything, and is nearly at his goal weight. He was always heavier than me, but I feel like I am getting no where. He says that when he goes to his doc, they take out and measure the saline before putting anymore in, he says that the band is supposed to leak, and does, so there is no way of knowing how much saline is in the band without measuring it. I am wondering what you all think of this...?}

^{It makes sense to me, as my eating is not restricted at all, the only reason I have lost weight is that I have restricted my eating myself, but for the last 7 months, I havent lost any at all, and am feeling totally defeated. I am trying to get this weight off so that I can have fertility treatment, otherwise I wont be having any children. ( Can anyone help?}

^Thanks.

[kristy_wa]

^{Hi, this is my first post here. I am 27, and have had my band in for nearly 2 years. I feel that I have not lost enough weight in all this time, I have had many fills, and my question is, when the doc does a fill, is he supposed to remove all the saline, measure it, and then put it back and more?}

^{The reason I ask this is that my Father had his procedure 9 months ago, he hardly can eat anything, and is nearly at his goal weight. He was always heavier than me, but I feel like I am getting no where. He says that when he goes to his doc, they take out and measure the saline before putting anymore in, he says that the band is supposed to leak, and does, so there is no way of knowing how much saline is in the band without measuring it. I am wondering what you all think of this...?}

^{It makes sense to me, as my eating is not restricted at all, the only reason I have lost weight is that I have restricted my eating myself, but for the last 7 months, I havent lost any at all, and am feeling totally defeated. I am trying to get this weight off so that I can have fertility treatment, otherwise I wont be having any children. ( Can anyone help?}

^Thanks.

ask your doctor to pull it out and check it! you should feel restriction. if you don't, it's time for a fill. communicate to your doctor your concerns and i'm sure they'll do it!

[Hayley]

I definately will, thankyou so much, its just as I suspected...sometimes I am a little afraid of questioning these professionals, ya know...

[collegegirl9696]

Hi! I am going to say- if your doctor has not been doing this, I would suggest going to a new doctor!!!!!! They should always take it out and measure it! Depending on where you are- Lori may have some suggestions of who you should go to.... She has some highly recommended people on her lists and keeps great follow up notes. Why dont you go to the doctor your dad is going to? All this time.... I am so sorry hun! Once you get a doctor that is more "seasoned" I think you will definitely see the results!! Talk to your dad's doctor- I would. Hope this helps- I would be so frustrated if I was you- couldnt even imagine!!!! Best of luck.