I had the band over bypass on Oct 8, 2012 and just received my first fill of 5.5cc and i still feel NO restriction. I'm really bummed about this. I know they say bypass patients take longer and more fills but i was really hoping to be down some weight by now:( very discouraging and depressing:(. Anyone else experience this and please tell me you eventually started losing.

Give it time.

You have to realize that fills don't make you lose weight, eating healthy small portions is what makes you lose weight. It's not easy in the beginning, but if you want to lose before you have adequate Fluid in your band you have to stick to a cup or less of food per meal and make sure you're making good food choices.

Are you tracking your calories? Have you seen a nutritionist? I would strongly suggest doing both if you haven't already. Making good food choices is crucial to success with the band.

Just remember, the band won't physically stop you from eating anything nor will it make good food choices for you. It's just a tool to help you feel satisfied on less food for longer periods of time. The work will always be yours to do.

Best wishes to you.

I got a band in Aug and I u did start losing right away because I did what the above post said. it takes time and the right fill level I am just now feeling the restricktion I have a 10 cc band with 6.5 cc in right now I see what everyone says about the help the band gives you. I could have had a fill every two weeks and didn't understand that. Call and see when you can get another...and give it time its hard in the beginning stick with the doctors plan it will work with you......line dancer

Hi TarraB, im also a band over bypass and can say that it does take time and patience along with portion control and health food choices. Mis73 is correct, it can be hard in the beginning. Good luck

I had the band over bypass on Oct 8' date=' 2012 and just received my first fill of 5.5cc and i still feel NO restriction. I'm really bummed about this. I know they say bypass patients take longer and more fills but i was really hoping to be down some weight by now:( very discouraging and depressing:(. Anyone else experience this and please tell me you eventually started losing.[/quote']

I had all the same issues surgery Oct 22 lost a bit over 10 went for fill amdmhad gained some back. Since surgery gas inside is unbearable .....

I had my band done Aug 2012. Im at 6cc after gaining some weight back. My doctor started me with 3cc which didn't work for me. Now being at 6cc I feel the restriction,iit a big difference. I have along way to go and I'm going to do what I have to do to get where I want to be. My feelings go up and down since I had my surgery some days I'm bummed out too.