Does anyone ever NOT get a fill?

[CJZ 1]

Not sure if I responded to this yet, but I was banded 12/20/08 and am to goal with losing 90 pds with NO FILLS. I was banded by Dr. ATkinson out of Las Vegas and yes there are quite a few of us from there that made it to goal with no fills. I cannot explain it except that with every Dr appt. I had lost weight and they allowed me to decide if I wanted a fill or not and I chose not to, and before I knew it I was to goal. I have been maintaining for the last year and if I ever feel I need to change things and get a fill, I will, but for now I am comfortable the way I am and do no wish to ruin this wonderful experience and this new great body. Good luck and hope you decide what is best for you too!

I was banded by Dr. Atkinson too!!! They told me that they put some Fluid into to the band at the time of surgery. (Not much .5 cc) but that may be part of the reason why so many of us have lost weight without a fill. I have been very pleased with the way I've been treated there.

[thsisme 14]

No fill here since surgery on Aug. 23rd. Still no hunger pains / sensations. If I forget to eat, sometimes I will hear my stomach growl which at first was alittle wierd for me, now I am used to it on those occasions and use it as a reminder to eat.

[LanceBijeaux 6]

I am five months post op and havent had a fill yet Im down 90 lbs once I reach my goal I may ask for one but other than that I feel great ...........just work hard at the gym dont just use the band as the only tool

[HeatherinCA 10]

Interesting! I'm not hungry now.. I don't have a fill yet. But I would think it would lead to cheating if I never got a fill. I have a good handle on what I'm eating and how much, and eating slowly and all that. I don't know how long that will last!