Hi. I got my lap-band July 28. I haven't lost much weight yet - I'm hoping my next fill will solve that - it's next Thursday. It will be my third fill with x-ray. As long as I eat slowly, take small bites and chew very well, I can basically eat as much as always (I'm strictly following the not drinking with meals, etc). I'm looking forward to the feeling of fullness that I should be feeling. I'm on the lower end for qualifying for surgery - BMI 36 with diabetes and high blood pressure, so maybe that's part of my slower weight loss. I'm trying to stay optimistic, but I need something to start happening soon. I've lost just 16 pounds since the surgery - a good part of that just following surgery. I haven't told many about my surgery, but I'm sure that those I have told are wondering about the lack of weight loss. I'm showing no difference yet in clothes size. I've read every book I could find on the Lap-Band/weight loss surgery on Amazon.com. Hopefully, in 2 weeks time, I'll be on my way!!!!!!!!!:rolleyes