I had the lap band on 9/2/09 and have only lost five pounds! I have tyroid problems and PCOS but I have read so many stories with people with the same issues that have lost alot more!!! What am I doing wrong??????

First take a breath...

You are in bandster hell. It's the point after surgery when losing is tough. First you're hungry, second that band isn't giving you the restriction that you need. Third you're in this for the long hall it takes a while, some people don't even lose and some even gain during this time.

Just give yourself time to heal, get your fills and you will soon be losing. I had my band 7/22/09 and I didn't lose anything for five weeks! I had my fourth fill last Thursday and have lost five pounds.

You're doing great! Keep up the good work and look at those five pounds as five pounds you'll never see again.

I was glad to see bashful1269 responded. (Great response)

Hang in there. Remember this is the beginning, also don't compair yourself to others. You are you.

Bashful and Angie are correct!!! Do what the Dr and Nurses recommend and stick to it. You will be amazed at how well you will do. Give your band a chance and

your head out of it. I had so much head hunger it wasn't even funny. I have beed banded 14 weeks and have lost 60 pounds. I just had my third fill. I have lost an average of 4 pounds a week. I do not own a sacle and thats a good thing. I am sure I did not lose in the beginning. That just the way this band is for some people. Best wishes and make the band work for you. I love palying with my band. imaluckydog

I am sooo happy to have read all of these comments today. I was banded on 9/11 & have only lost 10lbs since then. I was getting very discurraged myself. I got my first fill today & am hoping to feel a little more restriction, cuz up till now I have had none & have been starving. It is good to know that I am not the only slow starter out there.