It has been just over a year for me and I have only lost 50 lbs. Believe me, I am very happy with that but I too thought I would have lost more by now. So I am learning to be patient and keep going and hopefully I will drop at least another 30 lbs this year if I am lucky.

Don't get discouraged. This is a journey that takes time. I am looking at mine as a lifetime journey. I know I will have days that are better than others. I suggest keeping a journal. It really helps to see what you are doing and to really reflect on where you can make changes. I have hit a lot of plateaus recently. I know it is because I am not getting in the exercise that I did in the summer and early fall. I know that this has to change to help me get over this bump in the road.

I also suggest that you come to this site for support. It really helps to keep you focused. Good luck as you continue!

i know what you mean... it has been 16 months witht he band andi have lost about 50lbs... but in the last 4 months the scale has not gone down. I have had 7 fill and i have 9CC in a 12CC band and i dont really have much restriction. Ofcourse unless i eat a big piece of meat, or get to hungry and take a huge bite.

Anyways, dont get down on yourself. This is what i tell myself " it took me 10 years to gain 100 lbs, it is OK if it takes me 2-3 years to loose it""

I do know my family and friends were expecting a new me by now...but none of them have been obese...so they "dont know"

My new goal for this year is to loose 20- 30lbs by sept...but first i know i have to get back to the gym and stop gracing food all day.

Best of luck!!!

Thank you all so much! I had a 1/2 cc taken out today at the doctor and my restriction already seems to be better so hopefully that will help me. Thanks so much for the encouragement and tips I truly love any help I can get!!