I was banded in Feb 2011 and have struggled since. It's been a long year and half and i've only lost 25 pounds and that was mostly in the first couple months. Well i finally got my 4th fill last Monday - i'm up to 8.5cc in a 10cc band. Woohoo - I finally have restriction. It is so awesome - i've lost 3 pounds in 4 days. I've gotten "stuck" several times because i'm used to eating faster. I've had "pb" for the first time ever because i eat too fast and too big of bites. this is awesome. I'm eating such small portions and get full and stay full and it is so wonderful. I actually know that this is going to work now. Ive hit the sweet spot and it feels wonderful. For those of you frustrated like i was - keep getting those fills when you hit that sweet spot you will definitely know it.

Why did it take 1 1/2 years to get your 4th fill? Did you take some time off?

tmf

Very interested in why it took you that long to get to your 4th fill. I was banded 6 weeks ago and will get my 1st fill next week. I'm hoping that it doesn't take me a year to get 4 fills.

BTW-Congrats on finally finding the zone. It can be a frustrating but also a very rewarding place to be.

tmf

I have a doctor that is very conservative. I wasn't filled for the first time until 4 months after my surgery. That's why it's taken this long to get 4th fill. Im just so very happy that it is finally working. I was so frustrated and a little depressed about it, now i'm feeling strong and ready to finish this thing