how many people never need a fill?

[nume130 0]

I am 4 1/2 weeks post op and still not hungry, still fill up fast and can't imagine needing a fill. I had my first PB today (horrible experience)- so I know that I am not too loose. I know that some don't ever need a fill. Anyone on this forum losing wt without one?

[TerriDoodle 6]

Of all the time I've spent here I can only recall maybe one person who didn't need a fill even after a year or so. (can't remember her name, though...sorry).

[anonemouse 1]

Of all the time I've spent here I can only recall maybe one person who didn't need a fill even after a year or so. (can't remember her name, though...sorry).

Ditto. I've only heard a few people on this site and others mentioning that they didn't need a fill. Of course, it does happen, but it's really very rare. Your surgeon should be able to tell you when you need a fill. If you still have restriction and are still losing weight, they generally won't give you a fill.

[jpalaia 0]

I was banded on 09-18 and have lost 26 lbs. My doctor does not want to schedule a fill for me since he said I am still losing weight, yet for the past two weeks the scale has not moved. I am confused because I am still eating the same I feel though if I wanted to eat more I can because I am not feeling full. At this point I think it is just will power. He said I may be one of those people that dont need a fill and just loose the weight but I feel I am being real careful because I want this surgury to be a success. When will he just do the fill this is frustrating and I think I should have lost more weight.

Jennifer

[bodden 0]

Hi,

I was banded in September 2005 in mexico. I have never had a fill and I am at my goal weight and have kept it off for over a year. so it does happen. Let me know if you have amy questions. Bobbie

[nume130 0]

Do you ever feel hungry? What happened when you reached goal, did you keep losing wt.?

[Liz1531 3]

Don't hold your breath. I was doing awesome and losing really well until one day I woke up and it was back (the hunger monster). I could eat anything I wanted and was just as hungry as before. I am eating a bit less than preop with one fill but still can eat anything and WAY TOO MUCH. Just a warning because it totally caught me off guard. BTW, I have gained back all of my initial postop weight.

[iisimpleemeeii 0]

<p>i have heard of 2 people from my support group that don't haven't had any fills and are doing great with their weight loss.. i too am about 4 1/2 weeks out and i don't feel like i need a fill my doctor doesn't even want to give me one until i go back in january so i know it is true for people to lose the weight and not have the fills!</p>

[nume130 0]

I'm not holding my breath. I keep peeking around the corner, because I'm sure Mr. Hunger is lurking there wanting to grab me. (just don't know when)

[GayleTX 1]

I have a friend whose dr would not give her a fill for 6 months because she was still losing the 1-2 lbs/week. But it was because she is a mature, disciplined person who was very compliant with the proper eating guidelines. He finally gave her a slight fill and it has made her life much easier.

[VegasGrace 1]

I so wish I could say, 'me'. Nope...have had 2 adjustments.

[bodden 0]

Its really wierd one day I will feel extremely hungry and can eat a lot and the next day it seems that I have just had surgery and cant eat hardly anything. I didn't have a weight loss goal in mind ever. But when I reached 145 pounds I stopped loosing. It is harder for me to stay at 145 pounds but I exersize 4-5 days a week and keep a log of what I eat everyday so I know how many Protein grams and calories I am consuming.

[nume130 0]

I wonder if just having the band resting against the stomach is enough? I am sure I still have some swelling because I'm not quite 5 weeks yet. But I sure can't eat much. I do pay attention to the soft symptoms that I get and stop eating.

[Texrose575 0]

You are doing great Gracie! I went in for my first Fill in mid- Oct I think t was . Didn't get one. Dr Spivak told me they have two patients that had lost over 100 lbs and never had a fill.....so it happens, but as we can see from this board...not often I guess.

[nume130 0]

Yesterday was 5 weeks and I did notice that I am feeling a bit hungry from time to time. The last 2 days I was able to eat 1100-1200 calories. Maybe the honeymoon is coming to an end?