Wow I can't believe that its 8 months down the track. My current loss is 24.5 kilos. I have significantly reduced the amount lost per week. Initially I was loosing 1kg plus per week, now its more like 500 grms per week. I have never put on at all which is amazing compared to all the other weight loss programmes I have tried before. Sometimes I have remained the same. I weight myself once a week and am seeing my specialist every 6 - 8 weeks. I am also amazed at just how long it has taken me to fully understand and work with my band. I have to go back and read my lap band book and remind myself of the basics - eating 3 times per day only - no snacking. EAT slowly - this is one I still struggle with as I am so use to being hungry and just hoeing in and learning to 'listen' to my body when it is telling me I've had enough. Being aware of the extra saliver that my mouth produces when I've had enough. It really is a journey and a learning process that takes time. I am soooooo glad I have had this done, but you need to be in the right head space to embrace this and make it a life long adventure to a more healthier you.