I am 6 weeks post op and still no weight loss. I have had two fills in two weeks and have a scheduled fill tomorrow. Has anyone else had an issue with weight loss and the fills not working? My first fill lasted about 3 days. My last fill didnt ever hold but I feel everything passing my band when I eat. I'm hoping tomorrow will get me to the "Green Zone".

Edited June 2, 20179 yr by ❤️Banded
Post op

I had 3 fills before I actually felt restriction. The first fill was 2cc's, second fill was 2'ccs and the third was 2.2cc's, I have a 10cc band. I am at 6.2cc's now and have started to loose a bit more weight. I was very anxious when I first got banded, I wanted the weight to melt off, now I am patient, I know that it all lays on me, I am the one that needs to eat better and I am trying but still have work to do. Good luck and I know you will find the green zone.

I am 3 months post op and still have no resistance. Idk how much it will take and I'm not sure what to ask at my doctors visits. Any suggestions? I feel like my doctor isn't listening.

I was 8 months post op before I felt even a hint of restriction. My doctor was very cautious. It's sucks when you're so ready for your journey to start, but hang in there, hopefully you'll notice a change with your upcoming fills. I would ask your doctor to be a little more aggressive. Especially if you live near the office. It's very apparent after a fill if they put too much in. One time my band basically closed and I couldn't even get water down. Once you get closer it's fine to do the small fills, but I'd say, initially, try to get them to go big -like 1cc

Edited July 23, 20179 yr by Katiebal_Lecter
More info

I got banded on 6/6 and my first fill of 2ccs in mid July. I am maintaining the 12 lbs I lost in the first week post op but not losing more. I am patiently waiting for my second fill in August and hoping and praying I have some restriction then. I am more of an instant gratification person and am starting to feel some remorse over not going big and getting the sleeve.

I was the exact same as you - wanting instant gratification, but after 7+ years of being banded I do not regret it at all. My friend got the sleeve when I got banded and she lost about 200 pounds quickly, but then gained about 300 back subsequently. My uncle and aunt jumped into the gastric bypass without doing research because they saw how well I did with the band, they lost weight but have gained most of it back and retain the problems that come with bypass like the dairy intolerance. Stick with it. It's not easy, but it will be worth it once you find that proper fill. I haven't had mine filled/touched in 6 years now. It does work. Hang in there!

Katie - thank you soooo much for the encouragement! I really needed that today. Well Done on all your weight loss and on keeping it off.

Thanks everyone. This is helpful. I have been so discouraged because it's not happening fast. I have to be patient and wait!

Good luck on your new , different way of life.
Like many say, this is for the long run, not a sprint .
I will share I am 10 years plus banded and still working with fills and unfills. It stays the same for years and then , for me, can change.
I really caution going slowly. Overfills serve no one and can damage and super irritate your band. Then it can take a long time to calm down. Keep going slowly but surely ...and use your time to really change some basic eating and exercising habits,.... please keep posting!!

Thank you. I needed to hear this. I have to go slow and trust my doctor.

Up to you, I was paying $500 per doctors visit just to have no restriction for 8 months...

Katiebal- That's terrible. I would be so upset. I hope all is well now.

I have a band and my unusual adjustment centre has closed. Can any one recommend a clinic etc where I might be able to have aband adjusted in or around norfolk U.K.