Is there anyone that doesn't get fills

[sunflower26 9]

banded dec 4 had to have my fill removed so they had to put fill in in jan now i have only 1 and half cc and lost 45 lbs iam verysesative they say and dr has not put any more in iam in the green zone and its great just dont need a lot of fill every ones differnt i was very restricted after sergery

[headset 11]

I had lapband with plication on Aug 14, 2012. I have never had a fill and don't really want one. I have been in the green zone since October. I have lost 58 lbs since surgery. Everyone is different. I think the plication is what allows people to lose weight without fills. My doc doesn't encourage fills with plication unless its absolutely necessary.

Good luck to everyone!!

[finallytime 134]

Every one is different. I was banded on 12/15 no plication. Down 24 since surgery with no full and hoping not to get one for a while. For me it's a mental thing. I like having the band there knowing I can get a fill I need be. But knowing I need to change my lifestyle and work on my eating right and exercising without the fills. Everyone has a different journey - just enjoy the ride!

[sparkplug 106]

Cat lady I am right there with you. I am starting my 5th year at goal and never had a fill and never had anything put in my band at surgery. I can't explain why I have always been content with a cup of food but I started very slow and did just what the doctor told me and it has worked for me. I go about 4-5 hours between meals and even when I get hungry it is not gut wrenching hurtful hunger like before I got the band. I do not ever plan to have a fill because I am so comfortable where I am. I lost 90 pounds originally but 5 pounds bounced back on me from the first holiday feast I had and it will not budge. I am happy and comfortable where I am and if at some time a few more pounds come off fine, but if it doesn't that is okay too. I agree with everybody here that it is an individual decision with fills, but there are quite a few people who were banded by Dr. Atkinson in Las Vegas that never needed fills so I am a loss as to why some do need them and some do not.