I'm trying NOT to feel discouraged at 5 weeks post-op and *only* 18 pounds lost. I say, *only* because while I fully realize that 18 pounds lost in 6 weeks, with the preop liquid week figured in, is amazing!), I come here and see others that are close to my BMI and my surgery date that have lost so much more.

I just got my first fill today, 2 ccs in my 10 cc band. Doc says I'm doing okay, and this is the time for the fill with the stall. I know I'm doing okay, but I'm still trying to fight away feelings of discouragement.

How do you guys keep from being discouraged? I need to know it's going to be okay and that I'll get there. I will, right?!

Of course you will get there.Slow and steady wins the race remember.

You also shouldn't measure yourself against other people - everyone is different.

Try not to compare yourself to others. 18 pounds in 6 weeks is awesome! Also, realize that some people are on a pre-op diet for much much longer than one week so their overall weightloss will be much higher even if you had surgery around the same time. There are some people who got banded around the same time as I did who lost 40+ pounds pre-op!

Of course, there are some that are just gonna lose faster than you no matter what because different people's bodies respond to dieting/exercise differently. Your body is the only one you have so you gotta work with it and not worry about how it compares to others.

For me, I will be ecstatic if I can lose 10 pounds per month. Just think if you can lose 10 pounds per month, you will be at your goal by sometime in August! Now that doesn't seem too slow does it? :->

Relax the weight loss train is coming.

Thanks, gang. I appreciate the words.

i just had my first fill today. 3 cc's and i havent really lost any weight since the surgery but i think ive gained muscle and lost fat... i look different but weigh the same. im almost 4 weeks post op. cant wait to get some restriction! probably wont happen until next fill though. 5 more weeks!