Is this normal?

[jamier 0]

I'm new to this forum and a pretty new bander. I was banded on May 30, 2006. I have lost about 35 lbs. I have had a fill of 1cc about 2 wks ago, but still do not feel any different. I can eat anything & I rarely get full. I try to stick to 1/2 cup to 1 cup of food per meal but I'm never satisfied. I cut out carbs & soda & eat alot of Protein each day. I am very pleased with my weight loss but I feel I've done it through willpower & dieting, without much help from the band. Can I get another fill soon?

Will I ever feel the restriction I've heard about?

[Barb 0]

It usually takes more than one fill to get the restriction you have heard about.

My Dr. happens to be aggressive with his fills and will only do a fill every 6 weeks.

I am going to make goal with only 2 fills but everyone is different. I had great initial weight loss, then it slowed, got my 1st fill - still slowly coming off; got my second fill and it picked up; now that I am close to goal it has slowed again but the overall results in a year (in August) have been amazing.

Hang in there it will come!!

Best wishes.

[NJChick 3]

Yes that is normal. Although every doctor is different, my doc will give you a fill every 2 weeks until your at where you want to be.

[jamier 0]

Thanks for your advice. I'll be more patient & call my doc on Monday to see about another fill.