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Chris S I'm definitely one of those people who need fills. First fill 8 weeks post op - no restriction whatsoever 2nd fill very soon after that one - very little restriction 3rd fill 2 weeks ago - very tight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope this helps Bev

Hi Nikki Sorry its taken so long to post a reply. I too took orlistat before surgery but seems I had a little more success with it that you. Lost just over 3 stones but did begin to gain it back before surgery. I had medication originally to lose weight so that I could have my gall bladder removed. When the time came for the gall bladder to come out the decision was made to put in the band to prevent me from gaining back the weight lost and hopefully lose some more. I was disappointed at first because I lost 14 lb in the first couple of weeks and then nothing until a couple of weeks ago, in fact even a small gain. I've just had my 3rd fill and now feel restriction. Not sure if it's a little tight cos I keep pbing ALL THE TIME but do keep liquids down. Anyway I'm gonna live with it for a couple of weeks longer to see if it loosens off cos i've lost another 12lb in the last couple of weeks. Nikki i will drop you an email very shortly. Keep up the good work and let me know how you're getting on. Bev

Hi Nikki Your right it is good to know there's someone else close by. Yes I got my band on the NHS my surgery was done at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. The op was done at the same time I had my gall bladder removed. I feel so lucky to have been able to get the band. Am going to enjoy talking to you more. I've just had 3rd fill yesterday and now feel that it's going to work was getting a little dispondent as only lost 14lb since my band was fitted - the previous 35lb was lost over the previous year with the help of Orlistat. Have you had any other medications for weight loss before surgery? Please let me know. I probably wont be back on the board until next Wed as I normally log in when i'm at work. Talk soon. I've found this sight so helpful. Bev

Thanks for that Desiree. Here in the UK the dietary advice is very limited. Although am due to see my consultant and dietician in November and I'm really hoping my weight loss is going to be going in a downward direction. I'm hoping to be posting more positive replies on this quite soon.

Hi Becky Stats are from when i first started losing weight so 35lbs were lost before I was banded. To date only managed 14 but hopefully that will all change with this last fill, which at the moment feels really tight and makes me feel really good.

Congratulations Only a few days to go but how long will they seem, hang in there the 22nd will soon be here. Good luck, here's to hearing more from you and your friends and family seeing less of you!!!!!!!!!

hi shelleyj at the moment feel that Soup is the only thing i'll be able to manage for the rest of my life - lol!!!!!!!!!!! dr's here don't really give you much information at all - got a feeling they're in the learning stage too. Water is trickling down slowly - god, hope i lose some weight now. will definitely try and follow your advice on mushies etc, thanks for that.

Hi I've had 3 fills with 3. per fill the last one only a couple of hours ago. Am drinking Water right now but wow I can feel the restriction. Am a bit worried about eating later - hope it's not too tight, really want to start and lose some serious weight.

Hi soon2bskinny I've just been for my 3rd fill about 1 hour ago and am really hoping it will do the trick as my weight loss has not been good - 14lbs, 12 of those lost in the first 2 weeks post op. I was banded in May this year and have a 9cm band fitted. With my calculations it must be about full now. I sympathise with expense side of things, as I'm from the UK it doesn't cost - well not directly anyway!!!!!!!!!! At the moment I can feel the restriction without drinking so I'm hoping it will settle down and is not too restricted. I've not been given any advice on what to eat/drink after a fill and wondered if anyone out there can give me some tips. Good luck with the next fill and looking forward to talking more to you all soon. :banana

I'm going to try not drinking with meals and see if it helps my weight loss - it's been very slow.

Was worried my slow weight loss was unique to me. Been banded since 15 May 2003, lost 14lbs within first 2/3 weeks and have not lost anything since. Due for 3rd fill this Thursday and really hoping this is going to change things drastically.

ooooooooooops yes meant 2003!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Everyone Been banded since 15 May 2002, loss to date approx 14 lbs. Disappointingly slow, due for 3 rd fill on Thursday. Looking forward to talking with you all some more!