How Many Fills Have You Had ?

[kerrbear72 55]

I have a 14cc band and am at 9.2 cc there was 1 cc at surgery' date=' + 7 cc fill 1 month later + 1 cc amonth later and a .2 cc after that I have been banded for 1 year come 30 June[/quote']

So how much weight have u lost

[sasha1600 0]

hey bandsters. quick question. how many fills have you had total? what size is your band and how often do you get fills? thank you!

I have had my lapband for almost three years and still get adjustments. As you lose weight the band may get looser. I have lost 85 pounds. I have a 10cc band but could not tell you how much fill at this time. Everyone who tells you not to compare yourself to others is correct. You also need to remember that the band is just a tool. If you eat the wrong things, the band can't help. In fact, I once had my band too tight and had terrible reflux. So I ate ice cream to cool down the burning. It worked but did nothing for my weight loss. So tight is not always right!

[Ric 89]

So how much weight have u lost

83 lbs yoohoo!!

[kman95 35]

Banded 12-15-11 14cc band. I have an appointment each month to see if i need a fill. I have 7 cc in my band and have lost 160 lbs. i agree with the poster talking about what type of foods you consume. I stick to a high Protein low carb low sugar diet. Once a week i allow myself "normal people food" to shock my system. during my pre op meeting with the surgeon that was his recommendation for a post op diet for maxium weight loss. It's not always easy, but it's working for me.

[magicfanpjc 8]

For those of you who have had trouble losing weight if you are in the green zone/have adequate restriction u need to change what u are doing to start getting the weight off. Are you burning more calories than you are eating' date=' are you keeping a food journal to log how much you eat ?

Sometimes its not just about smaller portions of food, but its more about what sort of food you are eating, maybe too many Protein shakes, too many carbs or fat, even if you are eating only a 1000 calories a day, if those are 'bad/unhealthy' calories its unlikely you will lose weight.

Sometimes this 'losing weight' is a real battle for some people but it always is possible u just have to find the right method.. Not one person on the biggest loser has ever gone there and not lost weight, and that includes our one here in the UK aand the one in Australia ...

Make some small changes and see for a week or two if that makes a difference, if not change something else, then try that for a couple of weeks etc etc ..

The band is there as a support to weight loss, it wont choose what food you eat, or how much u eat, it will just make making healthier choices easier. Get a fill if u think u need one, its never about how many fills u have its about how much fill u have and how much restriction u get, at the end of the day tho the rest is up to you ..

good luck ![/quote']

Cazzy, can you tell us what you do? I know each person has to find her/his own way, but with do many options, it's a bit overwhelming. Honestly, I'm not doing what I should. I'm supposed to do 2-3 oz of Protein and green veggies only for a total of 800-900 calories a day. I find that rather difficult. I need more variety in order to be successful. Since you've had success, perhaps you can give suggestions of your food plan?

[electronicart 120]

I was banded September 29, 2011. I have a 10cc band and have had several fills. I'm at 6cc's and have good restriction. My weightloss did not really begin until my band was half full. I have began going to the nutritionist (where I get my fills) every other month. I go this Tuesday and am curious to see what they recommend.

For those of you that have only had a couple of fills, try to be patient. **Its Hard to be Patient" I did not get good restriction for months. But, once it begins, you will know it. I love, love, love my band.