Hi Im from NZ and I found the same thing you are saying. I wouldnt worry to much it took 3 fills before I REALLY felt the band working but in the mean time just remember to eat really slowly and give time in between each mouthfull or maybe like me you may find at aprox your 3rd fill you will get a shock as I did Thats when I found the band really working and had to start listening to all the advise as I was eating to fast and the tighter band soon made me realise I wasnt listening I had a week or so of trouble eating but ive had the 4th fill now and loving it..Good Luck to you.