I was banded 8-8-05. I have lost 31lbs. I'm very happy with the weight loss.

20lbs was the first two weeks, while on the liquid diet. I had my first fill 9-21-05. I have a 9.75inamed band. If I understand right this band will hold 4.0cc.

I had 2.0cc on my first fill. My thinking was that if he put 2.0cc in it, that makes it half full and I should have great restriction. But I can eat everything that other people on here has trouble with. I can eat bread, pasta, rice. The only thing I haven't tryed is steak. I eat about 1/3 of what I used to eat before the band. Here is my question, My Dr. will add or take out fluid within 14 days of my fill free, after that you have to pay again. So do you think I should have more added?

I'm not quite restricted enough yet either. I would definetly get a bit more of a fill. The Dr will probally only go about .3cc anyway. You can always get it taken out. I go back in next week for more of a fill. I can eat everthing also. Good luck.