I was banded 3/31/06 at the Surgery Center of Richardson. My weight was 229 I am at 210 due to cutting back mainly. I do not feel any restrictions and have not felt any for several weeks. My first fill is scheduled for 5/9/06. I had hoped to have lost more during the initial post-op six week period. It appears this is a slow but worthy process that will take the band, diet and exercise.