remember that the weight did not go on in a short period of time, and it will take time for it to come off! I gave up getting on the scale for a month - I was discouraged every time I saw the 2 pounds going off and coming right back on, and decided that I would only get on the scale when I got to my doctors office. Imagine my surprise when his scale showed me down 6 lbs from my last visit. Stressing out about what the scale says actually added to my overall stress, and stopped me from losing...once I took the scale away, I continued to eat what I needed to, continued to exercise, and the weight came off.

You are right to say that you know you are losing by the fit of your clothing - so true.

I wish you continued success on this weight loss journey - I am seven months banded and I feel so much better than I did a year ago....I am healthier, happier, thinner, and not so self-conscious.

Hang in there!

I too am a slow loser and I am trying to take the mentality that it is giving our skin time to catch up. I know it is frustrating. People at church have asked me what I am doing wrong...why I haven't dropped 60 plus pounds. I just have to tell myself that everyone is different and my body is changing slowly for the better. hang in there you look great!

I am also a slow loser I go for my 3rd fill tomorrow (05/25/10) I have only lost 25lbs since my surgery (03/15/10) I'm not sure what to do I am working out 4 days a week I'm eating a lot less but I'm hungry. I would be ok with my 2 to 3 pounds every 2 weeks but my Dr. is really hard on you and he doesn't see any reason why I shouldn't lose 10 pounds between my last fill and this one (last fill was 05/04/10) and I am only going to show a lost of 4 to 5 pounds in 3 weeks. I'm not looking forward to going to the Dr.'s office tomorrow, but I want my 3rd fill.

I have also had 4 fills and have 6.5cc's in my band. I was banded Sept. 09 and have only lost 40 lbs. Don't get discouraged....I've had to learn that too (and still have to tell myself that every time I step on the scale and don't see big numbers)...but what I've learned is that everybody's BODY is different and they are going to lose weight at a different pace. Feel proud of the weight that you have lost...Say Good-bye to it because your not going to see it ever again! Keep up the hard work and it Will pay off in the long run! Oh and BTW...men lose weight faster than women so don't let that discourage you.