I was banded on October 24, 2006.......and I've only had one fill due to finances. I have a 4cc band.....but I've not gained weight in two years, but I haven't lost any either. I was wondering if I try to control my eating to 4 meals 1 cup per meal would I begin to lose? I don't think I could do the 1/2 yet without a fill.....maybe this would shrink my stomach enough that I could start to eat like I had a tight band?:rolleyes2:

If you haven't lost any weight, then what's the point of the band? Having an unused tool sitting on a shelf isn't going to get that house remodeled. How much is it for you to get a fill? I understand about the money thing but you have to come up with something. Can you figure out a way to adjust your budget so that you can set aside a certain sum every week/month until you get the amount you need? If all else fails, beg your doctor for a fill. I bet if he/she finds out that you haven't lost any weight since being banded because you couldn't afford to get the fill you needed, he/she would make arrangements with you.

I agree and fortunatley you have a small band so it should not take much....I have a 14cc band so I have to have a ton of fills! Maybe even just one or two will do it for you...can around and check pricing an dyour doc may let you make payments. I pay $125 for a fill, but they give me a month to pay if i need it and longer if i asked i'm sure

Can I ask if you food journal? I think people blame no weight loss on fills, most of the time they need to get honest and realize they aren't doing their part.