Need Realize band advice

I had the realize band put in Sept 4, 2012. I have had 2 fills since then. I feel restriction in the office when I get the fills, but about 3 days later, the restriction ‘feel’ is gone. And I am back to normal. Being hungry, wanting to eat. I have 5.5 cc’s so far in my band. How long does it actually take for me to be able to feel the restriction for longer than 3 days, and eat less. My eating habits have changed for the better (healthier). The longer this takes, the less discouraged I get. I just want to see a little bit of results. I am not asking for a miracle weight loss, but I would love to see some. Since my preop diet, I have lost 22 pounds.  I don’t feel like I am losing weight. I certainly don’t feel full, and so when I sway from my healthier eating and eat a sweet treat… I feel even worse.

Due to a personal injury I haven’t been able to start walking yet. Walking aggravates my lower back. I need to get some of this weight off before I can actually exercise. That discourages me even more. I don’t know what to do. I know what I want to do… that’s eat! Any advice would be great, good or bad. Help please.

my advice would be to make sure you are drinking enough fluid(64 or more) per day. ...don't get discouraged..it is a slow process, but it will happen.