time between fills

[Mynewlife]

Hiya

just curious as to what the longest someone has gone between fills in their bands? I think I need a fill, but then am still getting "productive burping" three to four times a week a least, so if that is anything to go by, then I shouldnt be having a fill yet
regards
MNL

 

[cazbandy]

That sounds a little too restricted. I don't think you are meant to PB that much, I only get that now and then, if I have eaten too quickly.

I had my first fill at end of November and my next one is 23rd February.

I had 3.25cc in and that has given me some restriction.

 

[Mynewlife]

thanks for the quick response. I had my last fill on November 16th, and had .75mils put in taking me to 5.75mils in a 10 mil band. I have had problems with this fill, even up to today, being sick just after dinner this evening. When I had the three days of liquid diet after the fill and then a couple of days of mushy and then onto solid normal food, I only got as far as the mushy food before I began to be sick. I called the people who did the fill and also spoke to an independant advisor who both felt that I needed a bit taken out but I have put it off this long. I went back to liquids for about a week, and things got a little better but was still being sick, only not so often. The sickness has subsided quite a bit and I am on normal food, but I cannot face getting any taken out as mentally I would see this as a step backwards. I was prepared to bear with it, until it got better, and it has but still occurs quite frequently. I think I am right to hold off longer for a fill, and dont think I would be given one as things are at the moment anyway:cry: I am hoping that by waiting a few more weeks to see if it settles down anymore, is not going to hurt. I have an appointment for a check in March and think I should be ok to wait that long because of the problems I am still having.
MNL

 

[Sambucca]

I dont know much about the band but by the sounds of it you are not ready for another fill yet. Are you still losing weight?

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

its not about a set amount of time between fills, its about listening to your band and your body, have the fill when your body feels and tells you need it as having them when its not needed can be dangerous as it can go to tight and cause dehyration.

 

[serenitylove]

iv had 2 fills a month apart and now have 7mls in a 14ml band my next fill will be in approx 4 weeks 8wks from last but im hoping that will be my last one for a while talk to your advisor sounds like you dont need another fill yet tho

 

[Mynewlife]

Hiya
up until I took a bit of break (dietwise) over the christmas period I was still losing the weight and quite well. I had my band fitted in July and had lost 3stone 4pounds by December 22nd. I have decided not to weigh myself until the end of January, as I wanted to give myself a bit of a chance to get back on track, start back with the exercise and start back on the plan I was on before the christmas period, and hopefully lose any weight I had gained over the last 10 days or so. I know my body (band) is saying I dont need a fill right now, and I havent had one for about two months, I was just curious as to how long some people had waited between fills. I feel as though I have good restriction and as I am still being sick on a regular basis, dont think it would be right to have one for a few more weeks anyhow.
take care and thanks for the advice.
:wave_cry:mnl