I was banded on 5-6-04 and have not had a fill yet. My starting weight was 249 my weigh now is 205, but I have been at 205 for almost 2 months give and take. I can eat anything and any quanity. I have learned how to make better choices with the band and try harder not to eat too, too, much. I know I need a fill but I am so scared of one. I was hoping to be one of those persons who never needed a fill even if it took 2 years to loose the weight. One of the things that scares me so is drinking water! I love to gulp water and I freak at the thought of not being able to do that. Also I take some non coated pills and quite a few. Also I have never PBed. I am so scared of that. I have a little bit of a gag reflex. Mostly I am afraid of not getting to gulp. Please let me know about your drinking abilities...Thank you...Janie

Janie, I have had 3 fills and I am still able to drink my water without sipping it.. Come on girl go and get a fill..you got the band for it to work at the best of its ability right? Well it works best when inflated which means getting fills. There is nothing to be afraid of. You will still be able to drink water silly. I am at 2.5cc's and am still able to take my pills also without it getting stuck

Janie, you're doing something right! You've done great! I understand what you mean. I'm really leary of getting too tight and having serious problems too.

Janie - I have had fills and I can still drink water pretty fast too. Don't be afraid!