I have only lost 5 lbs total. My only cheating was vodka and wine. Becoming very depressed my town was hit with a F3 tornado the day after my surgery. We were blessed our home was spared, but many of my neighbors have lost their homes. My disappointment about my weight is trivial in consideration of all that weren't as lucky. We lost 2 lives. One of whom cut my sons hair, very sweet girl. Please pray for my hometown, and the families who lost loved ones. And give me the strength to pass on the alcohol during this very stressful time.

I'm feeling like a huge loser, only losing 5lbs. I need to see some more weight lose to boost my spirits.

Praying for you, your family, and your community.

Losing 5lbs is great. You had a Lapband placed in not gastric bypass. You are going to lose a little bit over time unlike gastric bypass. You are doing fine. Keep following your doctor's orders and all will be well. Prayers to you and your town.

Hi there and congratulations on your surgery -- such a big thing, the lead-up, all the nervousness and excitement then the actual surgery itself and recovering from that......To be hit with a major disaster just then must have been really something. You are going to have some PTSD. Please be gentle with yourself. And don't worry about the scale -- this is the learning time, when you're learning how to listen to your band and interpret signals, learning how to chew and to eat slowly. For some us that behavioral modification takes time. I am some one who needed several fills. Keep all your appointments and work with your surgeon to get to the green zone.