Band Adjustments/Fill-ups and Follow Ups

A Slimband adjustment (or fill) is a regularly scheduled appointment with a nurse to help the band work effectively. Using a port attached to the band, the nurse "fills" or "de-fills" the band with a saline solution via a needle and syringe, tightening or loosening as needed. It's a simple and painless procedure, done in just a few minutes.

The number of adjustments required to find just the right restriction varies from patient to patient, though most patients find a comfortable level after three or four post-op visits. The band can also be adjusted in case of illness or pregnancy, to allow greater food consumption.

We encourage you to come in every six months during your first year for a follow-up, a weigh-in (to monitor excess weight loss), and to discuss your weight loss management progress and concerns.

View our fill locations to find the location closest to you.

Nutritional Counseling

After weight loss surgery, you'll need to learn how to eat differently. Chewing properly, eating smaller meals regularly, and selecting the right kinds of food are important to success with the Slimband. We have dedicated nutritionists on staff who provide nutritional counseling and conduct regular weight loss programs to ensure that you're staying on track with your weight loss management.

Coaching

As part of the post-operative process, we recommend that you return for coaching sessions. Working together with one of our post-op team members and a psychiatrist, coaching sessions help identify your goals, clarify the important issues in your life and in your battle against excess weight, and empower you to meet those goals and control those issues. Our coaching program is designed to help establish (and meet) realistic goals for weight loss management, and to reduce stress as you adjust to life with the band.

Fitness and Physical Activity

Physical activity is an important piece to any weight loss puzzle. Not only does it give you a mental boost, it helps to keep your muscles active, and this is important for their preservation. With gradual weight loss and improved eating habits, your body will look to burning excess fat or muscle tissue for energy. If your muscles are being used, it tells your body that they're not for energy, and your body will burn the fat instead.

At Slimband, we explore ways to get your body moving without jumping straight into a strict exercise program. Join us for an afternoon walk or a night out at the bowling alley. We even feature exclusive "meet a trainer" classes for our clients throughout the year. Remember, as little as twenty minutes of aerobic activity each day will keep you in shape, and keep your body burning fat.

Special Events

Slimband regularly hosts special events for its clients and their guests. You'll be able to sit in on lectures from experts in weight loss medicine and psychology, as well as speakers giving advice on living healthy and living with the band.

Take a look at our event calendar for upcoming events