I had lap-band surgery back in late April.....in June, I had to have my port re-attached because it broke away from my stomach wall. I have only lost 20 pounds give or take. I have had two fills and I am still eating too much food! I'm beginning to believe that this isn't gonna work for me. How many more fills do you think I must have before I get ample results? I'm getting really frustrated. Plus, it costs me $100 everytime I get a fill. Anyone have any insight for me?

Michael V.

Michael,

I'm sorry to hear that you had to have your port reattached. That doesn't sound too pleasant. I am getting frustrated myself about fills and not losing weight. I was also banded in late April (4/30). I had a fill on June 26 and have not lost one pound since then. I did, however, lose 45 pounds before my fill. My doctor only allows fills 8 weeks apart. Unfortunately I cannot get another fill until August 28. From what I hear, everyone is different when it comes to the amount of fills that it takes to get to that "sweet spot". I hope that it doesn't take that much more time for me...I'm getting frustrated. Hang in there...it will work for you.

Tina

It took me 2 fills, but others in my support group it took up to 4. Are they sure they are getting the saline in the port?

I am experiencing the same thing. I lost 20lbs preop, but after the surgery it stopped. I had my first fill last week 8/14 and I can still eat the same amout of food. My doc did tell me to call this week if I didn't feel any difference in my eating so I will be calling first thing in the morning to schedule my second fill. Hang in there! I have been frustrated with the slow weight loss myself.