I'm a slow loser as well. I was banded 9/21/2011 and have only lost 17 pounds. My weight is coming off pretty slow in comparison to most people who have had lap band surgery. I exercise six days a week on the elliptical for about forty minutes and only eat about 1100 calories daily at most. I have only lost about 17 pounds. I’m getting very discouraged. I'm glad I'm not alone.