hello! i had my surgery january 23rd of 2008 and have yet to need my first fill! i have lost a total of 50lbs and im feeling great about it! i have little restriction and have done most of this on my own but feel i can get much farther yet on my own! i know i will end up needing a fill somewhere down the line because i do find myself being able to eat a little more then i should i just eat alot slower then everyone else and get fuller alot faster! i am trying to lose at least 75 all together before i go have my first fill! there is nothing wrong with trying it on your own first!