Ok, I'm in the ranting mood today. On top of my depression about my lack of band success....I'm going to bitch about all those people who look at me, 6 months out and are like....why aren't you skinny yet?

Hello...it took me my whole 25 year life to get where I am today...do they think in 6 months its all coming off?? I mean really. I wish I had never told ANYONE about the surgery. I'm tired of all the disapproving looks and of peoples questions of ...so exactly how much have you lost? And of my in laws (as sweet of people as they are) asking me EVERY WEEK...so how much have you lost this week? :straight

For those of you debating about whether or not to tell...don't. If no one knows then they can't have any expectations for your weight loss. Tell only the necessary people..spouse, immediate family..etc.

Ok...rant over.

It will get better. I had my band on 5/19/06 (10cc) and it was not until 5 weeks ago and my first fill that I was able to lose any weight at all. I began to think I had made the biggest mistake in my life and felt as though my husband may be feeling all the money we put out was a waste (he never said that). Short story was I did have a small leak that was cleared up with omniplaque 5 weeks ago and I have lost 14lbs in the past 5 weeks finally. I remember before starting to lose anything getting on here and reading for some type of help or answers because so many of the people you see on here loses tons of #'s from the get go... but I think if you dig and read more you will see just as many are going through the same exact thing you are and I did. Everyone is different... but the day will come when things click... and trust me I never thought they would for me!!! Good luck to everyone!!!

leath g

I LOVE THAT ANSWER! If that doesnt' shut someone up I don't know what would. Thanks for that it made me lol.

I usually tell people this is not the same as bypass. It's a much slower wt loss so I won't get flabby skin hanging everywhere like bypass people. has ha

My loss has been SOOOOO gradual - (aka SLOW & not enough of it!) that until now, nobody has really noticed too much of anything. When you see someone every day - it takes a lot for people to notice the change.

In a way - it's a good thing. I haven't had to answer too many questions - but if people sincerely want to know so they can do what I am doing - I tell the truth and explain that it is very slow - not at all like "that other surgery when they chop up your insides" and that it has been relatively easy.

Hugs Kat. This too shall pass.

Maybe next time someone asks how much weight you've lost say" you know, I' not sure, how about yourself" Its worth a try!

I have only told DH and one friend. I knew that if I told people they would be asking and expecting and I didn't want either. People only really think they understand bypass and this is certainly different.

good luck!

Maybe next time someone asks how much weight you've lost say" you know, I' not sure, how about yourself" Its worth a try!

I have only told DH and one friend. I knew that if I told people they would be asking and expecting and I didn't want either. People only really think they understand bypass and this is certainly different.

good luck!