Which fill was your Ahhh ha moment - the moment that you thought "Now this is what I signed up for?" How long did it take post surgery to reach that point?

I am close to five months post op. I have lost 44 pounds.I have had three fills however I i've 5.3 ccs in my band. I hears between your fourth to seventh

I had it for a few days after fill #2, until the swelling went down. I'd eat my food and then not even think about eating again until 4-5 hours later. Unfortunately it's gone now and I'm going for my 3rd fill this week.

After fill #1 (1.5 cc), I was in my green zone and I didn't even know it.

Because I didn't know what the green zone really was, and because I was expecting to need several fills before feeling that 'satiated feeling' (based on other people's experiences), I went for another fill of 1.0 cc and was too full. Had that 1.0 cc removed, and am between my green zone and needing another very tiny fill (0.25 - 0.50).

While I could probably use another tiny fill I know that isn't an option right now as I'm having gallbladder surgery this week.

However, even after that, if I realise that the band's goal isn't to give me restriction to the point of stopping me from eating then I don't actually need another fill.

The band's goal is to make you think twice about eating when you're not hungry and to help you eat a normal amount when you are hungry. Right now, I can do that - if I make the effort. I can still overeat if I want - but even those who are over filled can overeat on their sliders.

So instead of getting another fill after surgery I'm going to wait and keep my food measured and logged so, as I lose weight and my band gets looser and I need another fill, I'll still be in control and the fill will just help dampen my appetite without affecting my ability to eat.

Like Rachel said, a fill should keep you satiated for 4-5 hours between meals. It shouldn't physically hinder you from eating 1.5-2 cups of food at a meal. I believe that's where many people

I think I am at my sweet spot. I have had 4 fills, totaling 5 cc's in a 10 cc band. I had my surgery 9/22/10. I have lost 80 lbs. This last fill was only .2, my dr. felt I didn't need it, but I was starving at night. Now I don't feel hungry at all. I have to really make myself eat. And when I do it will last 4-5 hours. I am now wondering how long this will last, but enjoying it a lot.

It took 5 fills, 8 months, and 10cc in a 14cc band, but I get it now. I am loosing 2-3lbs a week, not hungry between meals and I physcially get ill if I try to eat to much. This is what I signed up for. Stanley (the name for my band, because it is a 'tool') are FINALLY seeing eye to band!

Good luck, everyone!

It took 5 fills, 8 months, and 10cc in a 14cc band, but I get it now. I am loosing 2-3lbs a week, not hungry between meals and I physcially get ill if I try to eat to much. This is what I signed up for. Stanley (the name for my band, because it is a 'tool') are FINALLY seeing eye to band!

Good luck, everyone!

I LOVE the fact that you named your band Stanley! lol 8 months? Wow! 2-3 lbs a week is terrific!!!! Congrats!