Ok I had lapband in Nov 2006 and just now logging on to this site. I wish I would have been here sooner. It's a very informative site. I started my journey 11/06/2006 at a weight of 286 and I am 5'3". I am now 100 pounds lighter. It's be quite a journey and continues to be!.
I waited on my first fill for a number of reason. One, the fear. Two, I was still losing a lot of weight. If you aren't sure you can always speak to the doctor.