Just wondering. How many bandsters are losing a lot of weight without having a fill at all. I know there are some and I think that is wonderful.Do you feel restricted already, what size band do you have. I would also like to know about VG bandsters who lost without fills. I have a VG band and no fills yet, but need a lot of will power to stick to the diet and losing weight is very slow. Thanks.

I am only two months out, I have not had any fills and do not plan to at this time. I would lke to do as much on my own as I can. I can eat about 1.5 to 2 cups of food which is certainly quite a bit, but MUCH less that I used to be able to. I have some restriction from my band which is a small AP. I am only losing at about 1-2lbs per week, but that's what we are supposed to lose. I'm frustrated, sure. But I would like to save this tool in reserve and get as far as I can on my own first. Weird, I know. But that's me.

I lost most of my weight without a fill. My first fill was on July 23rd, 2007. I think I have lost around 8 pounds since then. I have the VG band also. I have to say though that I starting walking in the hospital and am now riding my bike 70-100 miles a week. So, the exercise had a lot to do with my rapid loss. Certainly wasn't will power, I have none of that.

Thanks for your info. You are doing great and very wise to save that first fill when you really need it.

I lost most of my weight without a fill. My first fill was on July 23rd, 2007. I think I have lost around 8 pounds since then. I have the VG band also. I have to say though that I starting walking in the hospital and am now riding my bike 70-100 miles a week. So, the exercise had a lot to do with my rapid loss. Certainly wasn't will power, I have none of that.

Wow that's wonderful. So there is hope for me after all. Thank you so much for your update. Lonestar.

I'm so glad I read this. I haven't had the surgery yet and have been reading alot of posts about the trials and tribulations of fill...unfill...refill. I was getting concerned since I'll be a self-pay and it looks like you have to pay for each of these procedures! It's good to know not everyone has these issues.

Hi all!

It's been 2 months and a week since I got banded. I have no fill and have lost about 40 pounds.

I was really sick for the first month and a half after surgery though and had to stay on liquids and mushies the whole time. That helped significantly.

This last month i have been losing about 1-2 pounds a week which seems good to me. I'm not even exercising yet so feel i should do that before I get a fill.

Part of me would like to continue to lose at the rate I did initially but.. I know that 1-2 pounds a week is average.

If I wanted to lose more I could be eating healthier (i eat ok) and exercising every day.