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I was wondering the same thing (is this normal). I have been banded 10 months and am only down 47 lbs. I only seem to lose weight the first week after a fill and then I get stuck at that weight until the next fill. My last fill was 3 months ago and I lost 13 lbs the first week after that fill and haven't lost any more. I went back last month to the DR to get a fill and he wouldn't fill me because he said that I was at least losing inches. I have pretty good restriction (6.8 cc in a 10 cc) but I think just a little more might help. I have gone from size 22 to a 16 but I really would like to see the scale move.:):confused2:

:confused2: I had my surgery on October 30, 2007 and since then I have lost 45 lbs. I am happy about those 45 lbs but I am very frustrated. I have had 5 fills for a total of 6.8 cc's in a 10 cc band. What keeps happening is that I will lose weight for the first week or so after my fills and then I will get stuck at that weight until I get another fill and the same thing keeps happening over & over. I feel as though I am at a good restriction and am watching what I am eating, watching calories & have been excersicing. Has this happened to anybody else? I don't know what is going on or what should I do?????

Thanks, you have done a good job too. I have been reading the postings on here since before I got my surgery and I have seen some people lose slower but most have been at lot faster than me. I think my problem is that I have had the weight on for so long that I just want it off. I know it is not going to happen overnight but maybe just a little faster.

That you for your response. I do feel good with losing the 45 lbs and have now finally been able to look at my self and notice it. I think what is frustrating me is that before the band I was able to go on a diet and lose 35-55 pounds in a couple of months time (3 at the most). The only problem there was that I would gain it back over time. I will keep working at it and try to step up my workouts and try to get the last 65 lbs off. I guess what I am worried about is, am I only going to lose weight right after a fill???? what happens when I am at the bands full capacity????