Question:
I had lapband surgery Nov. 11, 2008, I've had 2 fills (6cc)

I had lapband surgery Nov. 11, 2008, I've had 2 fills (6cc) and I can still eat anything and everything and I never get sick nor do I feel full all the time. Is this normal? I've lost 32 pounds.    — thelady3 (posted on January 16, 2009)

January 16, 2009
It depends on the size of your band. I have a 4cc band with a 2.4cc fill and I can still eat just about anything. When you get a good enough fill you will feel the restriction and not feel like eating everything like before. I know because I had to tight of a fill and had to have some taken out I was only able to eat 2 pea size bites and was full couldn't eat any more or I would have PB'd.The piont is you need to be able to eat to lose so to tight of a fill is not good and dangerous. Usaully takes 3-5 small fills to get restriction. Rae
   — dammfamily

January 16, 2009
I had my surgery on 10-23-08. I have lost around 36 pounds. I just got my second band. I have around 7-8 cc's now. It sounds like you are doing really well. I have not gotten sick yet either. I was told that was because I am eating real slow and taking tiny bites. I chew my food up real good. Since this last fill I can feel the retention when I need to stop eating. I also can feel retention when I drink. I agree with the other member about not having it too tight. There is an article on this site from a DR. stating that you lose more weight when you don't have it too tight. You are doing great, you should be proud. God Bless, Penny
   — pennyandcj

January 16, 2009
I am also a lap bander and I didn't feel any restrictions until I had 4 fills. You have lost a lot more than I have. I have only lost 30 lbs but I had my lap band done 6-6-08. I also had a thyroid problem. I am now on meds and am exercising. Great weight loss!!! keep up the good work. Susan
   — susangielda06

January 17, 2009
You might just need another fill when you go to the doctor tell them you should be o.k. so dont worry to much...May god bless you and your family,your friend Pauline....
   — 2409w.poplar_rodriguez

January 17, 2009
I had lapband on Dec 9th, 2008 and have not had any fills yet, bit I don't feel restriction or anything. I can eat anything I want and have not had any problems. From what I have heard, you need to find the "sweet spot". I was worried about slippage or stretching my stomach, but I am still losing weight, down 30 lbs now, so I guess that it is okay! Keep up the good work, let's keep losin!!
   — kandksmom