No Lap Band Fill After 2 Months & Still Losing?

[jMat 2]

Sorry if this is a bit off topic or threadjacking, but please correct me if I'm wrong. Even without a fill, doesn't the band still create a new pouch and a restriction of sorts. Of course it can be made much tighter depending on fills, but even with 0cc you are still restricted correct?

Example. I obviously could each a 12 inch sub and chew like normal and devour it, however even with 0cc this likely isn't possible.

[elcee 3,340]

Yes you are correct

[B-52 7,113]

Yes you are correct

And don't forget there are different sizes in bands themselves. So even without any fills, some bands are tighter than others.

And the mere presence of something there can stimulate the brain in telling it that you are not hungry.

But with any "Bell Curve" there are values on both ends, those that do not or never get a fill, and those on the other end that even when filled to the max there are problems.

The majority makes up the bulge (bell) in the center where we follow a similar regime of getting fills, generally at the same intervals and generally the same amounts of cc's/fill, experience the same eating habit changes, and finding that Green Zone.

[hopefloats 11]

hi i am really confused if you are all loosing weight without a fill then what was the point of getting banded? i had the lap band dec 2nd and have had no fills and lost only 6 ibs s i am waiting to get filled so i can start to see some actual weight loss

I can only speak for myself and I was banded on October 12. I have lost 45 lbs. since then and have not had a fill, nor will I be getting one at this point. For me I feel very satisfied on my morning shake and my 2 - 4 oz. Protein +2-3 oz. veggie/fruit meals. I am definitely a food addict, but having the band in place reminds me that I can no longer eat like I used to, I find myself spending the time I would eat doing good things for myself instead. For me the band in all in my head! Remember, the band has created a pouch already, and that is what helps....calories count so make up an eating plan that is healthy and conducive to losing weight and you will see results. This is only a tool, if you do not work with it, it will not work for weight loss.