Yup, sistah!  I think you're obsessing over the scale.  I know 'cuz I do it too.  I got my band about a month before you and I've lost 25 lbs.  I had my first fill December 21st and lost about 4.5 lbs during the next month.  Not as much as I would have liked.  But I didn't really feel any restriction.  I just got another fill yesterday so I'm up to 1.5 cc's and hope I feel something more from this one.  These first few months require a lot of patience - more for some of us than others.  But, I do believe it will get better once we get to that elusive "sweet spot".  Hang it there.  You are doing lots to improve your health and the scale will follow. (right??)  Jean B.

I'm thinking I hope this 2nd fill works, at least a little.  I'm thinking that I'm tired of a liquid diet and this is only the 2nd day.  I'm thinking Friday, as always, is something to look forward and this week, it means I'll get to eat mushies, and that's a good thing.  It's also supposed to get up to 33 degrees tomorrow (just before the bottom drops out of the thermometer this weekend).  And I'm still thinking I need to get a picture put up here.  Jean B.

So happy to hear your surgery went well - thanks for the update.  Hope your recovery goes as well - take it easy and take good care of yourself.  Jean B.

Good Morning!  Just finished my work out at Curves and am now at work.  I haven't been here to read anything about the Munchies, but I have them BAD!!  Nice to know I'm not alone.  I am going for my 2nd fill later this morning and sure hope it helps.  I've been fighting the same 2 lbs for the past 3 weeks and I wish they'd just go away.  Must be all those muscles I'm building since I started at Curves last week.....Hah!  I'm between 23-25 lbs. lost since surgery on Oct. 23rd.  Not impressive, but at least it's down.  But, I want more.  Have a good day.  Jean B.

Wendell, that is such a healthy way to look at food and eating.  My goal is to be able to eat like my mom does - which is basically what you described. She's 83, healthy and has never had a weight problem.  She has preached moderation to me my whole life.  I'm hoping with the help of my band, that I can put moderation into practice.  Jean B.

Hi Angie, I go for my 2nd fill tomorrow and hope that helps my appetite too.  I'll be curious to hear how this one goes for you.  Jean B.

How true!  How true!  To all of the above.  Jean B.

I'm sitting here at work with not much to do and thinking....  Hope the fill I'm getting this week (#2) will give me some restriction and I'll start losing some pounds.  Wish my TOM would get here, 'cuz its late and I'm bloated.  Should I pay to get my car fixed (electrical problems) or just trade the darn thing in and start over again - and should I buy new or used, or should I try to lease?  I'm tired of winter and spring is at least 2 months away.   I'm thinking I should get a picture taken and posted, so I don't feel like such a nobody when I post. I'm glad you started this post.  Jean B.

It's great to hear of success from someone who has had the band for 5 years.  Losing the weight is marvelous - maintaing the weight loss, even more so!  You do give us hope.  Jean B.

Thanks, Christine.  I needed a positive thought this morning.  Haven't lost anything in a couple of weeks and am feeling a bit discouraged.  Gotta think "thin and healthy".  I go for my 2nd fill this week and hope that will make this a little easier.  Have a good day!  Jean B.

Holly, Good for you for sticking to it, even when the scale didn't move. That's great that you have restriction. I'm going for my 2nd fill on Thursday and I know I need it. We shall see.... Jean B.

HI Sally, Mine's September 9th. Thanks. Jean B.