I'm just wondering if there is anyone that has never had a fill. I just had surgery and they had to take my fill out because swallowing was hard. Will I gain weight now? What will happen?

I had lapband with plication on Aug 14, 2012. I have never had a fill and don't really want one. I have been in the green zone since October. I have lost 58 lbs since surgery. Everyone is different. I think the plication is what allows people to lose weight without fills. My doc doesn't encourage fills with plication unless its absolutely necessary.

Good luck to everyone!!

Every one is different. I was banded on 12/15 no plication. Down 24 since surgery with no full and hoping not to get one for a while. For me it's a mental thing. I like having the band there knowing I can get a fill I need be. But knowing I need to change my lifestyle and work on my eating right and exercising without the fills. Everyone has a different journey - just enjoy the ride!

Cat lady I am right there with you. I am starting my 5th year at goal and never had a fill and never had anything put in my band at surgery. I can't explain why I have always been content with a cup of food but I started very slow and did just what the doctor told me and it has worked for me. I go about 4-5 hours between meals and even when I get hungry it is not gut wrenching hurtful hunger like before I got the band. I do not ever plan to have a fill because I am so comfortable where I am. I lost 90 pounds originally but 5 pounds bounced back on me from the first holiday feast I had and it will not budge. I am happy and comfortable where I am and if at some time a few more pounds come off fine, but if it doesn't that is okay too. I agree with everybody here that it is an individual decision with fills, but there are quite a few people who were banded by Dr. Atkinson in Las Vegas that never needed fills so I am a loss as to why some do need them and some do not.