Mine seems to be going slow. I have lost about 30 pounds since my journey began (preop). I have only lost about 10 pounds in the 3 months I have had the band.

I had expected the weight to just fall off when I had my surgery. But, I have to say that when I started my Journey I weighed 268. I had my surgery on June 21st of this year and am now down to 199.5 putting me into the Onderland. After speaking with my primary doctor and my surgeon, I truly believe that the best way to lose weight is to do it slow and steady. I've only had 2 fills since June, the last just last week was only 1/4cc giving me approximately 5ccs in my 14cc band.

Give your self some time - it will come off. Let's not forget it took us years to put it on, it is going to take a while to get it off.

First thing I have to say is do not compare yourself to others..everyone's body works differently!!! For some reason my body the weight is actually begging to fall off..even my doctor said that I was his best patient he has had. I averaged 13 lbs a month..only 1 month did I not lose weight and that was due to I was too tight. I lost 126 lbs in 11 months and have now lost 4 more lbs for a total of 130 lbs in 13 months without trying. I hate to say it this way but we have actually talked about that I can only lose 8 more lbs or I will be unhealthy...I can't seem to stop losing weight and I eat all the time (4-5 small meals a day). I have 5cc's in a 10cc band. It is a catch 22...everyone is different. I cook my own meals so I know what is in each meal, I average 1100-1200 calories a day and I am completely full each and every day. I work out in either the pool (summer time) or the hot tub (winter). I wish you the very best! Oh, one final thing..maintain a positive attitude..whenever I was down I would gain a pound that day!!..seriously a true statement!!

Thanks for all the responses! I am going to keep at it and maintain a positive attitude!