I don't know what kind of follow up diet you are on but lap banders have it alittle harder than us by pass patients.  If you have had 2 fills I assume your doctor is aware that you have lost only 5 pounds.  My feelings it should be more but that depends on what you are eating.  Remember slider foods, foods that are soft and creamy like potatoes, breads, puddings, ice cream and such, these are high carb and calorie and don't fill you up.  But in any event they should of questioned this.  I would be calling them and asking whats up and give you another fill!!  It may take more for you.  It seems for lap banders everyone is so different on how much of a fill they need to find the right amount.  Have you tried the Lap band forum?  Do you know any of your Doctors other patients that you can compare your fills with?  You can find them in your state forum?  Lap band does work and it works very well with a followed diet!  You haven't failed, I just believe they haven't given you enough of a fill and I would certainly tell them that.  Go back tell them to really tighten it.  If it is too tight you can go back and have some removed.  Good Luck!

I heard that our bodies will only absorb 35-38 grams of protein at a time so anything over that you just lose. DOes anyone know if this is the truth?? I really need to know. Thank you for your input.

Jaque how r u doing?
Hope all is well. How is life after surgery?
I am down 37 since surgery 62 total.
Ups? Downs?
Hopw to hear from u soon
Tammi

Hi new here, could someone tell me why some words that are obviously not swear words are **** out

I have heard that this varies by insurance company. Mine is covered. Actually, my surgeon bundles the first year of these appointmentsw with his charges. I had one fill at 6 weeks and then one is scheduled once a month for the first year.  These are only appointments and not necessarily fills. They evaluate you every month I am told. My surgeon tells me by my weight loss, feeling of tightness/restriction and hunger level. I have felt little restriction with only one fill. I understand the 2nd one usually does. Some people go beyond  that. So, right now I maintian and lose on my willpower and changes in appetite. I do exercise every day.

Tom in Ohio