Hi everyone! I am 8 weeks post-op (aug 15) and feeling fabulous! My question is can i be OK with not ever having a fill? I have restriction and have never had a fill. I have lost over 25 pounds and my doctor says if i am losing no fill is needed. I have what he called a standard size lap band with no fill. Since the beginning i have felt restriction and some days more than others. I have had 2 stuck episodes which i threw up and felt better but a little sore that day and the next day. Has anyone else never NOT have a fill? I will be OK if i continue down this path (2 lbs a week). I wonder if I am just being extremely optimistic thinking this way. I am also self pay. Thanks for all your good advice~~

Same thing here. I was banded 8/31, lost over 25 lbs, no fills..am scheduled for a fill next week, but may cancel it. I havent had any "stuck" episodes, and nothing has come back up. I am hungry on and off, but try to have healthy fat free snacks. I think i may hold off for my fill until i start to gain weight (which i hope doesnt happen). I have read many posts about people losing over a 100 pounds without any fills, so it can be done! good luck!

Yep You bet ! If your content, not hungry, and losing weight. Why get a fill.

Down the road,,, if,,,, you should start to feel the need. You'll know it..

For now,,, enjoy !

I haven't had to have a fill. I'm 8 months post op, and just hit my goal that I sat when I meet my dr. It's 130 pounds. I've lost 101 pounds.

I haven't had to have a fill. I'm 8 months post op, and just hit my goal that I sat when I meet my dr. It's 130 pounds. I've lost 101 pounds.

congrats!! Ok, my question is this: So you hit your goal without a fill. so will you continue to keep losing like you have. I mean i have 35 lbs to lose and I am ok to sty that way forever. Will you keep losing? Will this be a problem? Sorry to sound so worried but what happenes after ai am done losing??!! thanks!

Thank you! I have made appointment with my dr for October 18th to see what I do now. I'm nerevous if to see what he has to say since I didn't have to have a fill and I'm at a normal bmi. If you want I'll let you know what he has to say on the 18th. I'm a having the same questions you are having now.

Your doing awesome by the way!

Thank you! I have made appointment with my dr for October 18th to see what I do now. I'm nerevous if to see what he has to say since I didn't have to have a fill and I'm at a normal bmi. If you want I'll let you know what he has to say on the 18th. I'm a having the same questions you are having now.

Your doing awesome by the way!

Thank you somuch for replying. I will wait to hear what he says!! Maybe we will just have to eat more ... very interested to know. You have a new life..Now exciting!! Good Luck!!!

We have quite a few people on this board who have lots tons of weight without ever getting a fill Enjoy it for now, and don't beat yourself up if it doesn't last... but remember that it might!