I had a hernia repaired during surgery and the doctor told me he didn't tighten me as much as usual. (he wanted everything to heal) On 5/7/14 I went for my first follow up and told them I was able to eat as usual so she checked and I had 3, so she filled me with 2 more for a total of 5. My band will hold up to 14. Now I don't get hungry as often BUT I am able to chew and swallow and eat like before surgery. I mean I only lost 2 pounds at my visit. Anybody else have this kind of experience?

Almost everyone! Your band won't work it's magic till you get enough fills to feel satiety/restriction. Till then you'll be able to eat anything you want but if you want to lose weight at this stage, you're back on a diet. Just try to eat healthy food. It took me 4 months to feel enough restriction.

_{Yep, I'm currently right there with you. I have had two fills but can still eat as much as I did before (if I allow myself).}

Each person is different.

I had 4 fills in total... no defills... I had restriction with each fill until I reached my "sweet spot".

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs