I was banded May 18th. Lost 10 lbs on pre-op diet plus 27 lbs post-op = 37 lbs total lost to date.
I have never really felt much restriction as I can get anything down as long as I chew well. My first fill was mid July and I really didn't feel much of a difference. I havn't lost a pound in the last month! I just had my second fill last week...still not feeling much restriction. I have 5 cc so far in a 10 cc band. I think I will be asking my doc for another fill sooner this time if I continue to feel hungry between meals or am able to eat too large a portion.
Btw, I've had a couple of stuck (or disgusting sliming) episodes but it was because I was not concentrating and ate too fast; never from overeating.