Question:
Lap Band Adjustments
I hear that finding the right adjustment is difficult; that which will let enough, but not too much, intake before feeling full. I've heard the term "sweet spot" in describing just the right fill amount. I like to hear some experiences. — dps (posted on January 8, 2008)
January 8, 2008
I was banded in may of 07, I had one fill in July, one in September and
the last one in November and I think I am at my sweet spot.......Or at
this point I am not willing to have any more restriction. I think I am
loosing weight at a good rate.........so we will see what the future
hold............good luck............
— jhart
January 8, 2008
don't worry. i had my band done in march of 07, i lost about 3lbs a week
for the first 3 months , then came to a stop for 6 weeks, then i had my 2nd
fill which didn't help at all for the next 6 weeks. so i had it adjusted
again and WOW. what a difference - i am back to the 3 lbs a week and my Dr.
says that since they hit the (sweet stop) this time it could be a long time
till i need another adjustment. one note thou, my second fill was done in
the office instead of xray so no matter what they say they really need to
SEE what they are doing.
— rrwirz
January 8, 2008
You will know when you get to your sweet spot. Everyone is different when
it comes to adjustments. I was banded in Aug. 06 and had my first fill 6
weeks later, I had several adjustments over the next few months. Now I have
reached my goal and I have not had one since Oct 4. I have not lost any
weight, but do not need too. I also like being able to eat without so much
restriction. So I know I am at my sweet spot. As for the post before mine
about getting adjustments done under fluro...I have only had it done in
front of the xray once and that was because I hit my year mark. My doctor
does it a under fluro at a year if you have never done it before under it.
I have never had a problem with them hitting my port in their office and
never have pain from them doing it either. Hope this helps.
— Babbles
January 9, 2008
Alot depends on you Dr. You have to remember that fills are a huge money
maker for the doctors. #1 know what size band you have. If you have a 10cc
or a 4cc band, your fill amounts should be different. Alot of Dr's only
give small amounts because they WANT you to have to come back every 4-6
weeks. that is another $200+ in their pockets. As for having a fill with a
fluoroscopy, that is not to be able to find the port, it is to be able to
tell how much restriction you have with the fill. You should have a fluor
before the fill so the dr can tell where you start and another after the
fill so he can tell how much restriction the fill has given you. Even if
the fluoroscopy costs extra, YOU can tell how much difference there is on
the fluoroscopy. My surgeon let me see as he was doing the fluoroscopy and
explained as he did it and When he did the 2nd one after my fiirst fill, I
could tell a significant difference in how much restriction I had. I was
banded on 2-2-07 had my first fill on 3-15-07 and from 3-15-07 lost a total
of 130lbs by Sep 1. I had to have my band removed on sep 6 becasue I was
having gall bladder attacks and the dr that did the gall bladder surgery
did a scope and when he came back out, he pulled my stomach back through
the band, and then had the nerve to tell me that he thought that my band
had slipped and that I needed to go back to my surgeon to get it fixed.
Well we werent able to pull it back into place and so it had to come off.
Now 5 months later I have gained 70 lbs back and don't know if I will ever
be able to afford to have the surgery again. It took me over 10 yrs to be
able to do it the first time. But as for you, just take control of the
situation, don't get caught in their web and have to have 6-8 fills before
they hit your sweet spot. 1cc is not going to cut it for anyone. Research
your band, find out which size you got and go from there. This tool really
can work and believe me, when you hit your sweet spot....it is
wonderful....best of luck
— mccabesmom
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