I am 4 1/2 weeks post op and still not hungry, still fill up fast and can't imagine needing a fill. I had my first PB today (horrible experience)- so I know that I am not too loose. I know that some don't ever need a fill. Anyone on this forum losing wt without one?

Of all the time I've spent here I can only recall maybe one person who didn't need a fill even after a year or so. (can't remember her name, though...sorry).

Of all the time I've spent here I can only recall maybe one person who didn't need a fill even after a year or so. (can't remember her name, though...sorry).

Ditto. I've only heard a few people on this site and others mentioning that they didn't need a fill. Of course, it does happen, but it's really very rare. Your surgeon should be able to tell you when you need a fill. If you still have restriction and are still losing weight, they generally won't give you a fill.

I was banded on 09-18 and have lost 26 lbs. My doctor does not want to schedule a fill for me since he said I am still losing weight, yet for the past two weeks the scale has not moved. I am confused because I am still eating the same I feel though if I wanted to eat more I can because I am not feeling full. At this point I think it is just will power. He said I may be one of those people that dont need a fill and just loose the weight but I feel I am being real careful because I want this surgury to be a success. When will he just do the fill this is frustrating and I think I should have lost more weight.

Jennifer

Hi,

I was banded in September 2005 in mexico. I have never had a fill and I am at my goal weight and have kept it off for over a year. so it does happen. Let me know if you have amy questions. Bobbie

Do you ever feel hungry? What happened when you reached goal, did you keep losing wt.?

Don't hold your breath. I was doing awesome and losing really well until one day I woke up and it was back (the hunger monster). I could eat anything I wanted and was just as hungry as before. I am eating a bit less than preop with one fill but still can eat anything and WAY TOO MUCH. Just a warning because it totally caught me off guard. BTW, I have gained back all of my initial postop weight.

<p>i have heard of 2 people from my support group that don't haven't had any fills and are doing great with their weight loss.. i too am about 4 1/2 weeks out and i don't feel like i need a fill my doctor doesn't even want to give me one until i go back in january so i know it is true for people to lose the weight and not have the fills!</p>

I'm not holding my breath. I keep peeking around the corner, because I'm sure Mr. Hunger is lurking there wanting to grab me. (just don't know when)

I have a friend whose dr would not give her a fill for 6 months because she was still losing the 1-2 lbs/week. But it was because she is a mature, disciplined person who was very compliant with the proper eating guidelines. He finally gave her a slight fill and it has made her life much easier.

I so wish I could say, 'me'. Nope...have had 2 adjustments.

Its really wierd one day I will feel extremely hungry and can eat a lot and the next day it seems that I have just had surgery and cant eat hardly anything. I didn't have a weight loss goal in mind ever. But when I reached 145 pounds I stopped loosing. It is harder for me to stay at 145 pounds but I exersize 4-5 days a week and keep a log of what I eat everyday so I know how many protein grams and calories I am consuming.

I wonder if just having the band resting against the stomach is enough? I am sure I still have some swelling because I'm not quite 5 weeks yet. But I sure can't eat much. I do pay attention to the soft symptoms that I get and stop eating.

You are doing great Gracie! I went in for my first Fill in mid- Oct I think t was . Didn't get one. Dr Spivak told me they have two patients that had lost over 100 lbs and never had a fill.....so it happens, but as we can see from this board...not often I guess.

Yesterday was 5 weeks and I did notice that I am feeling a bit hungry from time to time. The last 2 days I was able to eat 1100-1200 calories. Maybe the honeymoon is coming to an end?

I wonder if just having the band resting against the stomach is enough? I am sure I still have some swelling because I'm not quite 5 weeks yet.

You know I was thinking the same thing. I have seen a surgery video and I think the band itself could give you some restriction.