Do Not Get Discouraged

[tylee72198 10]

if your weight loss is slow. I was banded over 2 years ago, and I only loose around 3 - 5 pounds per month on average. It has been a painfully slow process, and at times I get discouraged because it hasn't happened faster. It dawned on me a few months ago that from where I started until today, my life has dramatically changed. I can now ride rollercoasters without fear that I won't fit in a seat. I sometimes even have a hard time finding myself in pictures of the new me.

If the weight loss is slow, just keep at it. The weight will eventually come off if you follow the plan and exercise. I like to say that over 2 years I have not gained any weight. My scale keeps moving in the right direction. That is the best I can do.

[scorrea 95]

if your weight loss is slow. I was banded over 2 years ago, and I only loose around 3 - 5 pounds per month on average. It has been a painfully slow process, and at times I get discouraged because it hasn't happened faster. It dawned on me a few months ago that from where I started until today, my life has dramatically changed. I can now ride rollercoasters without fear that I won't fit in a seat. I sometimes even have a hard time finding myself in pictures of the new me.

If the weight loss is slow, just keep at it. The weight will eventually come off if you follow the plan and exercise. I like to say that over 2 years I have not gained any weight. My scale keeps moving in the right direction. That is the best I can do.

Thank you! I so needed this. My weight loss has been horribly slow. My doc says I am not eating right and such, but I went over my journals and they are relatively accurate and I dont know what I am doing wrong! But I am believeing in what you say! It will come off. It has to! I cannot just change all of my drinking and eating habits for the better and stay at the same weight, it does not make logical sense.

I will keep on!!

[Lapbandster 496]

So glad i read this!!!

Everyone seems to be losing so much more weight than me, and its frustrating for me to see the scale barely move. But now I feel a new sense of hope

Ant thank god the scale keeps moving in the right direction (albeit slowly)

[LadyMaggie 145]

Thank you VERY MUCH for sharing your story. I am having a very frustrating month. I had lap band surgery on 04/09/12. I have an AP Large band that holds 14 ccs; I have had 4 fills and currently have 7 ccs in my band. I still do NOT have restriction and I have hit a plateau. I am really questionning my decision about what I have done. . . .

[ThruThickandThin 15]

So glad to read this! I was banded on 9/11 and I was expecting to drop lbs immediately.. That has not been the case... I've actually gained some. I cant wait for my two week appointment with my nutritionist and surgeon! I need reassurance that I did the right thing!

[Luv2sing920@aol.com 14]

I have been having slow results but not gaining makes me feel better. I feel that at times I make poor choices that's why I am not losing faster. It's a tough journey for many of us. I often visit this site to make me feel better and get me back on track.