Is my lap-band really doing it's job?

Sometimes the only way that I know that I have a lap-band is by the scars on my belly. I've never thrown up. I have eaten to the point of discomfort. When I do not follow my Dr.'s eating plan, I do not lose a pound. With or without the band, following this plan would make me lose weight so what is the band for? I had my surgery on Feb. 4, 2009 and so far I have only lost about 20 lbs. What am I doing wrong? What can I do to speed things up. Should I insist on a fill? My nut said I didn't need one.

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