HELLO TO EVERYONE;

ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I HAVE BEEN ON THE WEB. HAD SURGERY ON THE 28TH OF APRIL 2004. SO FOR I HAVE LOST 30 POUNDS. I AM SO EXCITED. EVERYTHING IS GOING GOOD. WENT TO DOCTOR 7-15-04. ASKED IF I WAS READY FOR FILL REFUSED FILL FO RNOW. I AM AVERAGING 2.5 POUNDS LOST PER WEEK. DO NOT THINK FILL IS NECESSARY AT PRESENT TIME . WHAT DO YOU THINK? OPEN TO ALL RESPONSES.

THANKS

SARAH DYKES

Hello,

I had surgery 5/8/04 and am still losing a little over 3 lbs a week. I haven't even bothered to ask if I need a fill. One of the criterias is a plateau in weight loss. I have been advised that since there is only so much room in the band for fluids we need to save that for when we NEED it so we can meet our goal. The average weight loss with the band is only 1-2 lbs a week so you are well above the average. Best wishes and good luck. Keep coming back we would love to get to know you. Teresa

My docs instruction were as long as you are lsing 1-3 pounds a week, no fill is needed. If you go 2-3 weeks with no weight loss then schedule a fill. I think you are doing the right thing.

I agree - if you're losing well, and not suffering/struggling, there's no need for a fill!

I agree with everyone else. Think of it as fine-tuning. If your machinery is working--and it sure seems like it is--there's no reason for a tuneup at the moment.