Just a curious question. Have my first fill August 12th so I can ask questions there, but thought I would see how many fills it took people to get to their green zone. I know everyone is different, but I feel like I have seen on the forum somewhere that someone had got to their goal with no fill. All the input you all can give would be great. Thanks.

There are a couple people who are losing with no fill (except what they put in during surgery). I think I've seen it more with those who had plication with their band than those who didnt. I'm losing currently without a fill but i'm hungry in between meals.

I've seen a few people that haven't needed a fill. i've seen some people only needing one small fill, and others that have their band totally full before hitting their green zone. i'm still not at what i could call my green zone (i currently have 5cc's in my 11cc band...5 fills @ 1cc each), but i can easily eat more than a cup of food, and i'm still getting hungry in between meals. i'm still losing weight, but i eat right, record every single thing i put in my mouth, and stay within my calories. I'd love to get to a point where i don't have to think so much about it.

In my humble experience, losing weight without a fill is like dieting before weight loss surgery, some are successful, and some are not. Even though I had plication after the fact, I still need fills to help control my eating.

I was banded 5/28 and have had 1 fill only. I had complications right after surgery with band being to full and all cc's were taken out. I've had 1 fill in July 1/2 cc in a 10 cc band. I'm losing and down 33 lbs. I eat small portions and sometimes get a little hungry but not to bad.

In my humble experience, losing weight without a fill is like dieting before weight loss surgery, some are successful, and some are not. Even though I had plication after the fact, I still need fills to help control my eating.

Yeah, I understand. I was just asking because I've not felt hungry but every 4 hours and everything is going don fine as long as I take small bites etc. I've yet to ask if he put anything in my band during surgery, which would make sense as to why I'm feeling the "restriction" (lack of a better word) I'm hoping to hear more come August 12th. Thanks so much for your opinion!

I did great with no fill! Except whatever was put in. I was losing and it was great. I got a full and I'm completely miserable and can't eat a thing. I hope he takes the fill out. I'm willing to work a little harder with less fluid Jen to be totally miserable

I did great with no fill! Except whatever was put in. I was losing and it was great. I got a full and I'm completely miserable and can't eat a thing. I hope he takes the fill out. I'm willing to work a little harder with less fluid Jen to be totally miserable

Yeah I get what you mean. I have a feeling I may not need a fill. I still need to ask if he put anything in, which I assume he did but I will see what happens!!

Yeah, I understand. I was just asking because I've not felt hungry but every 4 hours and everything is going don fine as long as I take small bites etc. I've yet to ask if he put anything in my band during surgery, which would make sense as to why I'm feeling the "restriction" (lack of a better word) I'm hoping to hear more come August 12th. Thanks so much for your opinion!

Hi Cwal. I have not had any fills. I was banded mid January of this year, am down 78 lbs. and get hungry usually around 4 or 5 hours between meals. Band sized portions satisfy me almost all the time and the doctor does not feel that I need a fill nor do I. Believe me, if I was hungry and this was a real struggle, I'd get a fill or several fills as needed. If you are losing weight and not having an issue with hunger and overeating/grazing, you may be one of the lucky ones like me. Talk to the doctor but don't rush to get a fill if you really don't need one. Good luck next week and let us know what happens.

I has surgery June 6th and I am scheduled for my first fill Aug 13th. I have been losing about 1.5 pounds a week. I stay anywhere between 1100-1300 calories a day. WAY Less then what I use to consume in a day. I am enjoying the slow weight loss, it's helped me change up my eating habits. Instead of getting that enchilada dinner I have a salad with salsa dressing and it fills me up just fine. (I can only eat about a quarter of the salad. Lol) and I'm not hungry between meals. I know what full finally feels like and it's so awesome! Before it was like I didn't have a shut off valve, now I do. I know if I go past full (only done it 3 times) it's the worst pain and trust me you don't want to do it again! I eat slower and chew longer and I'm happier!