Hi! I am 3 months post lap band and feeling a little discouraged...I have lost a total of 25 pounds which doesnt seem alot because i lost like 18lbs two weeks after the surgery. That may sound stingy but i am just disappointed with myself right now. I have 4cc of saline in right now and dont feel much restriction at all...I am still snacking and just dont feel good about things...maybe the band didnt work, maybe im not strong enough to control my self from eating...i dont know but it seems like a lil much...can anyone relate? Please drop me a line if so!

I totally can't relate because I have yet to get my band...(just starting the process; Hoping to have it sometime in May!) I may be speaking out of my butt, but I was told that you'll lose a little more off the bat, mostly because of your liquid diet(s) pre and post op and the swelling of your stomach, so that you don't lose quite as much a few weeks after once things get back 'normal'. I don't know if that stands for anything, since I have yet to experience it. However, I do know if you keep on losing 25lbs every 3 months, that is 100lbs in a year! I think you are doing great. 25lbs is so tough to lose! I can't remember the last time I lost more than 5 on my own. Great job so far!

I can really relate to what you are saying. I had my surgery November 25, 2008. I am now 4 months out and have lost a total of 30 lbs since the whole process started. I have 4 cc also but if I try to drink while I eat I get sick. However, I am at a stand still and don't know how to get things moving again. If anyone has any suggestions I am open to them!

Hey...I can totally relate. I had my surgery November 20, 2008 and I have yet to lose 20 lbs... I have only lost 17 lbs. and 10 of them were from the post op liquid diet. I am not totally disappointed because I know that I would have gained weight during the holidays. This was actually the first year that I didn't gain weight during the holidays. So...I guess all things considered...I am okay because I am not gaining weight.

Let's stay encouraged...we can do this!