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went to doctors apt today. 5 weeks out from surgery and lost 20 lb. She didn't give me fill because I have lost 20 lb. Was kinda disappointed that I didn't get a fill, but excited because I get to start regular food now. Anyone else not get a fill and how long before you did get a fill

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I didn't get a fill until i was 8.5 weeks post op.. its good..

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I've been banded for 10 weeks and haven't had a fill yet and may not get one if I can keep losing at the rate I'm

losing now. There are several people who have lost more than 100 lbs without a fill, so it's possible.

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Over 6 months out. over 50 lbs lost. No Fills. The way I feel is that you have the band inside of you for the rest of your life, there is plenty of time for fills. I would prefer to do the hard work on my own and know that if and when I need some extra help that fills are available.

While I don't have any fills, I do feel restriction, not severe or major in any way, but it is there. I think the best thing for me is that even without fills, it has helped me stay full for hours. I don't do a lot of snacking in the day. I keep my calorie intake at about 1800 to 2000 calories a day and I work out about 5 days a week. I also eliminated rice, potatoes and bread from my diet. So far this has worked for me.

I also use Myfitnesspal.com and just for a Fitbit which is awesome.

If you are losing weight without fills, just keep doing what you are doing. Good luck on your journey.

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I am 5 months out and down almost 82 pounds with no fill. I agree with what Thee-O said...plenty of times for fills later on if needed!

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