I've been banded for 5 months and have not lost a pound since! Yes my clothes feel a little looser but the metal monster is not budging and I'm getting very depressed! I have had 4 fills so far and I do eat a lot less than what I did before surgery but I feel like I still eat more than what I'm supposed to. My dr says it takes time and I will hit my sweet spot but I'm getting depressed about it I go for another full next Wednesday... I don't wanna be the one who had the surgery and its not gonna work (