Wow I just joined & am so glad I did . I was banded 7/19/12, I lost 12 pounds on pre-op diet 12 more lost in the 2 weeks after surgery and only 6 pounds since then. My 1st fill was 8/28/12 and I was so hungry right after. But I am making the mistake of weighing myself daily :wub: , because of the above replies, that will stop today. I am getting frustrated too but I am so glad that I now have "consequences" (as I like to call my band). Normally I would do a diet, start off great, lose some weight then hit a "wall" and give up. There is no giving up with the band for me. I am learning how and what to eat and getting active in working my butt off :ph34r: (literally!). I am still researching band sites for more input and support here and with friends is so helpful