Lap Band Fills

Know if You Need a Fill or Not - Handy Chart Tells You

"I think I need a fill".  If you hang around banders for any length of time, you'll have heard that phrase.  

Here is a handy chart my surgeon gave me that shows the "Fill Zone".  It helps you determine if you should be talking with your doctor about getting a fill and what the signs are to tell you if your band is at the right level.

As  you can see this chart makes it easy to tell if things are right or not.  I think that knowing if your band is right or not is one of the hardest things for most to come to grips with.  At least it was for me until the doctor giving me a fill gave me the chart.

The goal is obviously to stay in the green zone.  This zone optimizes weight loss and comfort and minimizes side effects.