I was banded on 10/21/10. Since then I have lost 28 pounds. I went this week for my first fill and the doctor said I did not need one. I am loosing 1-2 pounds. WHY? I am not complaining but....has anyone gone without fills and lost weight? I would love to if possible. I eat 3 small meals. I feel full quickly, I eat mainly protein. All comments would help.....

I went without any restriction for 5-6 months and lost a lot of weight. My surgeon has always said that you don't want to get addicted to adjustments. I didn't really get what he meant when he first said it but it makes sense now. If it aint broke, don't fix it. If you're doing great, and you're not starving all the time and you're losing weight, just go with it. Then if you start to get hungry, have an adjustment.

The only reason for getting a fill is if you're hungry. If you aren't hungry, then your doctor is right...no need for a fill. congratulations on the weight loss!

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I seem to think that I will not get a fill as well on the 8th. I got banded on the 11/4 but started my pre-op diet on the 22nd of October. I have lost 50 lbs since and 27lbs are since the surgery on the 4th. I eat 3 small meals a day and do not feel hungry. I think that I could probably eat more but mentally I have been satisfied with what I eat. I would like to move forward with out a fill on the 8th but we will see.

Congrats to you feeling the way you do and the success.

All I can say is you must be lucky! If you feel full you already have the result the fills aim for.

I've lost 90lbs+ without a fill, so yes, it is possible.

I am 16 months out and lost 80 lbs and never required much fill. So don't worry there will be plenty of time for fills.

Cheri

I've lost 90lbs+ without a fill, so yes, it is possible.

Those who lost weight without a fill... Were you a low bmi? I wonder if having less fat around the stomach makes the band sit tighter in the beginning ?

Those who lost weight without a fill... Were you a low bmi? I wonder if having less fat around the stomach makes the band sit tighter in the beginning ?

No. My BMI was hovering at 43 I believe?

My doctor said that he has had men not have a fill for 1 year and lose huge amouts of weight. He said no one really knows why, but it may be physiological or just a mental thing where some people can change their habits for the better. Take what you can get!! The band will work in different ways for everyone.

I can't wait for my 1st fill... I'm hungry and it's frustrating.. i want restriction!

No. My BMI was hovering at 43 I believe?

I lost all my 90 pds with no fills and have been maintaining for the last year. Was banded 12/20/08 and next week will be my 2nd bandiversary with the weight loss. Still no fills, but learning not to eat too fast or too big of a bite, been good for quite a while.

Thank you, sparkplug!

I was wondering if it was normal to not need a fill. I am still doing okay without one. I really don't get hungry. Sometimes I want to eat just because it is something to do but I resist. I am loosing about 1-2 pounds a week. I am afraid that i f I do get a fill, even a tiny one, that I will be too tight since I already have restriction.

Sounds like you hit the Holy Grail. A band that's doing the job without a fill. Something we all wish for, tee, hee, hee.

Don't worry. Go with the flow. If you start to feel hungry when you shouldn't then talk to your doc again.

But hey, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

P.S. Congrats on the 28 pounds. Feels great, doesn't it?

I can't wait for my 1st fill... I'm hungry and it's frustrating.. i want restriction!

I had restriction day one of surgery ..I just got a fill this week 2cc and feel the exact same. I felt something was wrong because I could not eat for the entire month with no fill... So we will see how it goes with the 2cc fill. Wish you luck

I had restriction day one of surgery ..I just got a fill this week 2cc and feel the exact same. I felt something was wrong because I could not eat for the entire month with no fill... So we will see how it goes with the 2cc fill. Wish you luck

I had my 1st fill last month so i finally feel restriction. I'm down 22lbs since my pre-op diet. Good but not great. Throw in the holidays as a monkey wrench. I want to be down an additional 8 lbs by the end of January, for a total of 30 lbs.