Had surgery Oct. 2009, was so excited for a new chapter in my life. Did really well before and 3 months after surgery. For whatever reason, I only lost about 15 lbs. during that time. I was starting to get really concerned, but hadn't really had much in the way of fills. I currently have about 5.5 cc in a 10 cc band. I have never really had any restriction. I started @ 232 and have been at @ 215 since last November. I have improved many of my habits, and really have cut back on portion sizes. But, I can eat way more than I should be able to.

I know I still eat too many carbs. This band has done nothing to help me with the willpower challenge!

Have to say I am very depressed about this and haven't been on this site in a long time. The people close to me who know I've had the surgery are also disappointed for me. I thought by this time I'd be down @ 60 or more pounds. I think my fill doctor considers my lapband surgery a failure for me. Don't think I can go much tighter as that tends to lead to other problems.

Glad for those of you who have had success. I just really can not believe this didn't work for me, or that I didn't let it I guess.

I think sometimes too, it's like the old dieting we all used to do...yeah, okay it didn't work AGAIN and then you start beating yourself up about it.

Lapband is different. You CAN do something...you sound much happier in your second post...go for it! Lucky to have a doc who cares enough to give them to you free too!