I had my lap-band on 2/19. I've lost 32 lbs. You're not alone. Sometimes it gets frustrating but hang in there. We'll get there.

Well - if I had a choice - I would certainly choose your activity over mine! I just started working out regularly a couple of weeks ago and am really enjoying it. In fact, I told myself that as a reward for studying for an upcoming exam, I COULD go to the gym. That's right- as a reward!! Total 180 from my previous life. I know it is hard to get going - but perhaps try something you haven't done before. Whereas I used to spend all my time on the treadmill - I now swim laps for 30-40 minutes at a time. It is new - and I like it a lot. It also offers a full body workout. I start with a trainer next week and expect to get my rear-in worked off (or worked back up) but am glad I started on my own. Just bite the bullet - give it a try and I bet you'll feel better about it in no time. I find going to the gym with MUCH LESS of me - makes it a lot better than before when I felt like I was being stared at and made fun of. Anywho - good luck to you and here's to a happy scale! ((Hugs)) Shelley J

Judy don't give up u and I r running neck to neck I to have only lost about 43#'s. Our surgery dates are the same... just think it takes the normal dieter a whole year to lose as much as we have.

Hi diane, my name is lilly and I had surgery 2.14.07. I weighed in at 253 the morning of mt surgery and I know weigh 195. I was so happy to drop below 200.I am know stuck and frustrated. The scale hasn't moved in 2 weeks. I'm still doing everything I'm suppose to be doing but I guess my body is just catching up.You have done really good. Hugs. Lilly

Dear shelley they were very encouraging words. I am one of those slow losers. I did have infection in the port incision. Witch put off getting a fill, not wanting to infect the port. So being done in feb. Got my first fill in May. I have not gained any weight, but I stay the same. I'm prob. 15.4 lbs. That is it. That is all of it. I have a pedometer that I wear everyday. It counts the steps I take, and the miles I go just with everyday things. Each day you try to beat the numbers the day before. Find more reasons to walk other places through the day. "like instead of driving to wawa, just walk there." it is like you want those numbers up, and you record them. I did 1,029.9 today ..........So tomorrow, I have to increase it. Trying very hard not to get sad over it, but it is hard. Hope to get another fill soon. I need to see some numbers. Thanks so much, take care bridget k.