Too Restricted - Get an unfill!!

Stop letting yourself get sick and do something about it! If you need an unfill, dont wast anytime and go get an unfill. Its worth it to take care of your body and be healthy. At one point I was afraid to eat certain foods, dont let yourself get there too.

Getting Stuck Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plTPmpXlTMo

Emergency Unfill Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWDP62i35Z0

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People & Blogs

Tags:

• Too much restriction
• thorwing up
• pb
• too tight
• ER
• malnurishment
• dehydration

[ivanan222]

Me encanta ese vestido rojo. Greeting from Chicago

[skymoon1982]

@ivanan222 Gracias

[CeeCeebanded]

"That look"!! LOL!! My kids have become familiar with that look when something is stuck!! It is funny to hear you say it because they have told me about it only happen twice but it was one too many times for me!

[skymoon1982]

@CeeCeebanded hahaha I can only imagine your kids making fun. We know "The look" all too well.

[Joysmommy817]

I really needed this video. I actually posted a comment to your channel. My doctor TOTALLY refuses to unfill my band. I rushed to the dr and he told me if he unfilled me I will gain my weight back. That is my fear..so I have been sticking to shakes and soups...really whatever I can get down. SMH To date I throw up at minimum once a day. It is what it is...I guess. Thanks Melanie!

[skymoon1982]

@Joysmommy817 I cant imagine an doctor not complying with your request for an unfill. Is that even allowed? He can get in some serious trouble if something ends up happening to you - like being hospitalized. That is by far the craziest thing I ever heard. I think you should bring to his attention again.

[Sweetctygrl]

Quick question... I had an unfill about 4 months ago after not being able to stay hydrated for 36hrs. I feel that I could use another fill but I'm terrified of feeling that way again. So MY question is: did you have another fill after your unfill and how did it go and what was the experience afterwards?

[misshansford]

i believe im having this issue now & like you said i fear an unfill. im a week away from hitting 6months & i got this fill yesterday & FINALLY restriction. im so excited about being able to drop some more lbs bc ive been stalled for 2months+ ... but ive PB'd everything i ate today. its been horrible. even water is a bit of a struggle. i really am scared to get an unfill.

[kitsjourney]

Thank you so much for your posts!! They always help and you give such great advice especially when you start talkin' bout things i've experienced and it continues to be a learning process everyday! :)

[francisbee2000]

Thanks Mel for this video...I was experiencing this. My surgeon took out 1 cc now I gained 3 lbs of the 18 I lost in 3 weeks. He plan to put 1/2 cc back in 6 weeks. Not happy about it but I was really miserable. I guess I have to deal with it and work out harder. Any other suggestions?

[allustrial]

It's bad when you have an over fill, as you can risk your band slipping if you are overfilled and keep throwing up.

It's the smart thing to do to get an unfill done if you are constantly throw up, my lap band doctor doesn't want me throwing up more than once a week.

[freshorangina]

Really great video Melanie!

[rainsh01]

Awesome video Melanie! Can't wait to see you again in May!

[greenfrog775]

Happy Friday to you also but it is Saturday lol I am so behind on videos :( You look awesome my friend I can say that everytime cause it is so true. You help so many people with your information and this is something I will bring up when I teach my class cause I have so many banded people the only way I can help them is by learning in the seminars but also watching you and many others thanks girl

[LookOutWorld100]

Unfortunately, my copay for fills (and unfills) is $100 each. I only get a fill when I'm sure I need one and only a very small amount like a quarter cc so I don't have to run back for an unfill.

[lapband23]

Great info Melanie. I was at goal wt by 9 months and have NEVER PBed...never had food stuck. I have had 4 fills, no unfills. I have cancelled fill appointments because I knew I was at a good level of restriction. It shows that you DON"T have to be getting food stuck to loss wt. LIke you said, you have to be smart about what foods you eat. Great topic!