I am also celebrating my 4th anniversary with my band. I am 5'7" and weighed 243 when I had my surgery. I was miserable. Mentally it was difficult because until I was in my 30's I weighed 125. I never lost my weight after having my children. I was totemic with both and I weighed 218 lbs. when I delivered each one. Now at 59 and 4 years into my band, I am still struggling with my weight. I currently weigh 208. I work out at the gym and eat mostly protein, but my body just stays the same. I have been faithful on having my band checked and adjusting fills. It thrills me that other banders have so much success, but it also is disheartening that I am unable to lose similarly. I could use some suggestions if any one else has had major, long lasting plateaus.