Hello Diana, everyone loses at a different pace. I got banded on Feb 12th 2009. My Aunt 1 week after me..She lost like 95 lbs in less than 6 months. It was hard because mine was very slow. I have lost 80lbs but it has taken me 1 year. It tooks 3 to 4 fills before I really felt a difference. I am glad I took it slow. You kinda slide into a new life and a new way of thinking. Keep your chin up . You will get there.