Hello everyone, my name is Mona and had no idea there was this lapband talk.... I wish I could've registered some time ago. I had the lapband done in July 2008 and have lost 42 lbs. I've really slowed down, I've never gotten a fill but have notice I've really slowed down on my weightloss. Am scared to get a fill, what do you all think??:angry_smile:

I think you need a fill. My doctor says when you stop losing or can eat a whole patty its time for a fill. They are not bad at all.

I was banded in Jan 08, I have had 7 fills total 7.cc in a 10cc band down 62 lbs. very slow these days. I am 10 lbs from goal. With the amount of exercise I do, my nutritionist told me I need to consume between 1300 and 2100(metabolic breathing test) calories a day, she said if I go lower than this my body goes into the fasting mode and stores everything as fat. currently 144 lb. Just like the before dieting , you get close to goal weight and your body needs to re-adjust. You are lucky on the fill, you have a lot of room left for help. once you start getting fills your weight loss should go back into overdrive. If you get them on a regular basis, if keeps your loss going, the liquid day after a fill sorta helps remind us that we have a band to take care of, and what it is there for. Good luck, keep in touch with your dr, that is what you paid for.:angry_smile:

Get a fill! I also was banded in July and have had four fills. My NP uses about the world's tiniest needle and I feel almost nothing. It's over in about three seconds. You will not BELIEVE the difference it will make. My bet is, you'll see 4-5 pounds fall off the first two weeks after your fill, maybe more. Good luck!!!!