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Hello, I have been very frustrated too lately... well actually pretty much since I was banded in June 2014. It was a very slow process to get the green zone and some days I wonder if I am. I have barely lost 20 pounds and I seem to keep gaining and losing the same 5-7. It is very frustrating and I am disappointed in myself. It is embarrassing that people know I had this surgery and i am still overweight. The funny thing is, is that some days I feel like I need an adjustment because I can eat way too much and then some days (around PMS time) I can barely eat solids. I wish I has a support group closer but I just do not as I live in the country, 6 hours from a major centre. I need support too which is why I came onto this website again today. I wish you luck. Hopefully we can encourage each other in this journey. It certainly wasn't the magic solution I was hoping for

Hello Jencathen, I totally understand how you are feeling. Until a few days ago when I had my 5th adjustment I was eating pretty much like I used to. Felt like it would never work for me. Well, it finally is! You will get there too, just takes some of us longer. My surgery was 4 months ago and just now is it doing what it is there to do. How many adjustments have you had? For me, with a small band, I am around 6.7 cc and I think I am probably in the green zone. My nurse said that most people are between 5 and 7, but it really varies. Keep me posted and good luck to you at your next appointment!

Hi Emms, Just had my 5th and am finally feeling different! It's only been a few days but I now have hope. You will get there too! Keep in touch.

I was banded on June 29, 2014, have had four adjustments and am certain I am not in the "GREEN ZONE" yet. I am becoming very frustrated and discouraged as I have not lost any weight yet. I started at about 190 and this is where I am today. What were your signs and signals that you were there? Thanks for any feedback you can provide!

Hi Jim, Thank you for sharing your story. I am currently in that very frustrating period before the band really starts to work with me. Your story gives me hope, so thank you again! I am going on four months out with virtually no weight loss yet. I will work harder at being patient, which hard for me. Congrats on your success!

Thanks for the replies. Kari, I will not lose hope, some days are just very difficult. To say I have no patience is an extreme understatement. Good luck to you tomorrow! I have my next adjustment in a few weeks. Let's keep in touch and share our very similar journeys. Have a good evening.

Hello, I am in exactly the same boat as you. I am super depressed about it actually. I am starting to wonder if there is something wrong with me and that this just won't work. My nurse is very encouraging so I am trying to stay hopeful, but again it has been months and I haven't even lost any weight yet. Good luck to you!