I had lapband surgery on Sept. 11, 2007. I was told to expect to lose 2 lbs per week and when i stopped losing weight, to go in and get a fill. My band holds 14cc of saline. Some bands hole less. We got free fills for the first year. I was never filled to my satisfaction, and didnt feel any restriction. I stoppes losing weight after about 40 lbs. I had heard so many success stories about people losing 100 lbs their first year. after my first year i had only lost 40lbs and i called for a fill. I was charged $200 instead of the typical $150... read full review »