Was banded November 28, and still no fill. I'm down 47 lbs and losing at a steady pace. It's been so hard, but also encouraging that I've been able to do this with no fill yet. Instead of hoping each time I see the surgeon he'll give me a fill...I'm now trying to see how long I can go without one. Motivated!!!

I am glad you are doing so well and are motivated. However, I don't understand why you would want to see how long you can go without a fill. Why did you get the band if your not going to use it? You said it's hard, so I am thinking you are experiencing a lot of hunger. It bugs me that some doctors don't think a fill is necessary because the patient is loosing weight. I am glad my doctor doesn't practice like that. I lost weight steadily from the begining. However, if i expressed that I was dealing with a lot of hunger, and could certainly eat more than I was letting myself, he gave me a fill. Again, glad you are doing well. Your weight loss is terrific!

Hey Jen,

I am with you!! No fills 3 months, banded on Dec 4. I am down 60 pounds and very happy with my weight loss. I have been back 4 times to my doc for fills but he said with my weight loss I do not need it. I eat about 900-1100 calories a day and stay satisfied from 4-6 hours. So far soo good!!

It is amazing I went from 7,000 plus calories a day and still being hungry and eating like a normal person now and staying satisfied!!

Keep up the great work!!

I didn't specify in my original post as to what has been hard for me. The "hard" part hasn't been because of hunger. I'm eating lots of protein and staying satisfied between meals, and because of that, the steady weight loss, and a joint decision between my doctor and myself, we're holding off on a fill until we feel like I need one. The hard part has been more psycholgically related, but I have a great support system and am feeling better every day. I know I will need/want fills eventually, but have no problem with the fact that I haven't had one yet.

Ok- I think I misuderstood you. Keep up the great work!

I didn't specify in my original post as to what has been hard for me. The "hard" part hasn't been because of hunger. I'm eating lots of Protein and staying satisfied between meals, and because of that, the steady weight loss, and a joint decision between my doctor and myself, we're holding off on a fill until we feel like I need one. The hard part has been more psycholgically related, but I have a great support system and am feeling better every day. I know I will need/want fills eventually, but have no problem with the fact that I haven't had one yet.

That's my plan too =)

Great job! I've only had one fill and have 4cc in my 10cc band. I feel great. Probably go 4-5 hours without getting hungry. If things continue this way, I won't be getting another fill.

How much weight have you (females) lost from surgery to now? And do fills hurt? (I'm quite scared of needles)

I feel the same way. I am almost 3 months out and down 46 with no fills. I too want to see how long I can go without a fill. I like knowing the band is there and if there reaches a time that this is more than a mental game, I will use it. . Glad to see someone else feels the way I do!! Keep up the great work!!