I have felt for the last few months that I have been in this state of suspension. I thought I wasn't moving anywhere, up or down. I decided to look back at the monthly challenges, that Lisa Holland so graciously organizes each month, and I see that I have actually been steadily losing! WoOhOo!

08/01 - 205 lbs

09/01 - 198.8 lbs

10/01 - 195.2 lbs

11/01 - 191 lbs

...and this morning I weighed in at 188! So, 17 lbs in almost 15 weeks. I'm not thinking that is too shabby! Averaging more than a pound a week, do you guys think that is a fair loss based on your experiences? Of course, more is always better. Just curious if that even seems like a plateau or if I am doing ok?? FYI, ate tons of candy in October and haven't worked out in a month, so I know I can be doing better and have started to pick things up.

What are your thoughts!?

That is a great loss. Slow and steady is the best. You are doing fantastic!

I think that is fabulous. The initial quick weight drop on the liquid diet can create false expectations. A pound a week is super progress. It is better than gaining anytime! Congrats on your progress! Sometimes I have to look back and make the same analysis. Slow and steady wins!

Thanks ladies! I agree that as long as I continue to lose, I feel like slower is better. Less excess skin and not going through clothes so quickly! I am now out past a year and think it has balanced out some. My plan from here on out is to try and average a pound a month or more. It looks like you both have been doing great as well! Keep it up!

I think you're doing great ! Like me, you're averaging a lb a week with some weeks more or less. i think were both right on target. i keep a daily log of my weight and food and exercise , not because i live and die by the scale ( i dont) but because it lets me see my progress . Also if i stop loosing or gain i can go back and look at my eating habits and make quick changes to get me back on track in stead of guessing at what i ate. Keeping track has been a huge lifesaver for me. I think you 'doing it the right way, so keep it up ! great job !

I think you're doing outstanding!! I wouldn't change a thing!

Thanks all!

That is amazing progress!!! Initially, many of us lose quicker as we are much heavier so to be this far out and still be losing a pound a week that is great!!

Congrats to you! Do you feel different overall? Have you ever checked your measurements?

That is amazing progress!!! Initially, many of us lose quicker as we are much heavier so to be this far out and still be losing a pound a week that is great!!

Congrats to you! Do you feel different overall? Have you ever checked your measurements?

Oh yeah! I check my measurements at every "official" weigh in, which is with my surgeon. If you have a smart phone, there is a great app called BodyShot that helps you keep track of your measurements, pics and such. See below for a screenshot of my results in inches as of my last appt on 10/9/12!

Fantastic job! Whatever it is your doing is working out just fine I would say

Thanks PattyGirl66! You guys have just reassured me that I am on the right track. =) Love my LapBand!

I think that's amazing and you should be proud!

Congrats!!!! Take it in stride wen u hit those plateaus as they do occur. Lisyen to your body when you need fills or get too restricted. Great job!

thanks for sharing the pics!! Great progress! Keep smiling

Love that app! Thx!