Fisrt fill is set for 4-20-04. already lost 45 lbs. I'm glad it's coming off but hope it's not to fast. anyone else loss that fast? is it ok?....

been feeling ok, but feels like i have a blockage. a lot of heart burn type pain all the time. i have been strickly follwing the Dr.'s orders with regards to what type of food, liquids, mush ect... I figure i'm lucky and can just feel the band...

very happy i'm losing started at 338 down at 293 on the way to 240

Hi David!

I knew from your subject title that you must be male. Men seem to drop large amounts of weight pretty quickly, so I'd wager you're not alone.

But it should be slowing down about now. If it doesn't, you might want to think about delaying that fill--why mess with a good situation? Although what you describe isn't really a good situation. You shouldn't be in pain all the time, or feeling like you're blocked, ESPECIALLY if you have no fill.

What does your doctor say about your symptoms? Can he give you something to alleviate the heartburn? Does he think you need a fill? Most doctors seem to feel that heartburn/reflux is a sign of being too tight, so be sure to tell your doctor about it. You don't want to tempt fate!

hey hows it goin, good to hear that im not the only one that lost alot of weight fast. i was banded on 3/2/04 its been alitle more then a month and im down 37lbs, it feels great a little pain still when i try to lean back. but other then that i feel good. so keep up the good work and keep losing.

David -

If you feel blocked and are having heartburn pain, YOU DO NOT NEED A FILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is no reason to get a fill if you are losing weight. The average weightloss is 1-2 pounds a week.

Fills are by individual need, not by some pre-set schedule.

Seriously. Fills are to keep the band working - yours already is. Don't mess with it!