Had my first Dr since my post op visit this morning. I fully expected to get my first fill and the Dr said he advised against it. I have lost 20 lbs in the 4 weeks since my 1 week post op and 47 lbs todate since 11/23 (pre surg liquid).

I lost 20 lbs since my post op appointment. 47 all together to date. The Dr said he didn’t want to do a fill because I am satisfied after a meal of 4-6 oz of food and I had a decent loss. I suggested I had to eat a snack mid day to tie me over for dinner but that it was usually my fruit or sugar / fat free pudding from lunch and he said that was fine. He said there is no reason to do a fill this time since the band seems to be working for me as is. More than likely he would do it next month depending on how I do this month.

I am a little disappointed for some reason which sounds unfounded now after talking to him……. But I guess I am doing well and need to be happy with the loss. Maybe I just wonder if I could lose more with a fill.

Have you had this exerience?

I did not have my first fill until about 6 months after my surgery as I did not need one. Not everyone needs fills to loose weight But the majority do. Just think of it as a blessing!

I too was passed over for my very first fill. I was disappointed too! I had lost no where near you, but about 12 lbs in 4 wks. He said I didn't need one since I was satisfied and was losing at a good rate.

He did tell me that more than likely it wouldn't last long. He was right. I had a fill about 3 wks later.

Don't feel disappointed, you've done amazing! And really, you shouldn't lose more than that much in a month. It's not healthy to do it for an extended period of time.

Be glad for the amount you've lost so far! Keep up the good work!

Thanks CC and JM... your posts make me feel better.... Of course as we all are I am on a mission to be successful and dont want anything to stand in the way! Now if I could lose this weight at the rate of 20 lbs a month I would be done by Labor Day!!! But I know it will slow down...as it should.

I am greatful to have a place like this forum to discuss topic others will never understand.

I'd say congrats to this. I'd love to be one of the few that cam go without fills even if it were for a while. I'm on week 3 post op and feel good about what I am eating, but the problem is I am not losing weight. Even though like yesterday I ate 800 calories

I'd say congrats to this. I'd love to be one of the few that cam go without fills even if it were for a while. I'm on week 3 post op and feel good about what I am eating, but the problem is I am not losing weight. Even though like yesterday I ate 800 calories

A gal I met @ the Dr. office who was banded the same day as I was is going thru the same thing. Its so weird how it greatly differs from one to another. Sounds like your first fill is just around the corner then the weight will start dropping off.