Surgery May 15 and today is July 2 and I have lost 11 pounds. I am discouraged. I have had two fills and can still eat bread, steaks, tortillas, potatoes. I have to eat really slow but I get these foods down. I am starting to walk for short brisk walks often. Long walks make my chin splints hurt. I am hungry but have not overeaten nor binged. I am a little afraid of my fill tomorrow because I have heard stories of a tight band being really hard to handle. Any suggestions?

I am happy that I can cross my legs now but my inner thighs still rub together when I walk. Need some support form you bankers out there...please. Jenn

You're only 6 weeks out so you've got plenty of time to catch up and 11 lbs in weeks is very good even if it was mostly in the first 2 weeks.

My story: Surgery 11/28/11...Lost 12 lbs the first two weeks and then nothing for the next 3.5 months. Frustrated, pissed-off, you betcha. Late march I got my 3rd fill and a consult with my bariatric nutritionist. She straightened me out on the foods that work best with the band and 3 more fills got me to the green zone. I lost 38 more lbs over the next 4 months.

Your experience is very familiar and I understand how badly you wanted this rocket to launch but for some of us, it takes a few months for the band to be adjusted correctly so you're not hungry between meals.