Sometimes I get so JEALOUS when I read these forums and see how much weight people have lost with their lap bands... and then I shake my head and think, "YOU are one of those people".

It is still hard for me to believe that I have lost as much as I have in such a short time.

I still seem to beat myself up sometimes in my head that I "could" be doing better... but overall, I am very happy with the progress I have made :biggrin:

The average weight loss is 1-2 lbs a week and you're averaging better than that. Why would you be jealous? It's better to concentrate on your progress and following your prescribed plan than to compare yourself to others. You're a success!

It looks like you are doing awesome! I have only lost 20lbs and I was banded 1 month after you, you have me more than doubled!

You should be thrilled to have lost 46lbs in 3 months, that's GREAT!

The average weight loss is 1-2 lbs a week and you're averaging better than that. Why would you be jealous? It's better to concentrate on your progress and following your prescribed plan than to compare yourself to others. You're a success!

Oh no.. I am not REALLY jealous... I just seem to forget for a moment that I am on the Bandwagon too... it's just that feeling of "dang, I wish it was ME losing that weight" and then I remember that I AM losing that weight!

I am within 10 pounds of my permanent goal and I am just awestruck every day by that fact. I'm not fat anymore. I'm like everyone else! I don't stand out in a crowd. My clothes look GREAT on me. I can pretty much shop anywhere I want to now. People tell me I am "wasting away" and I just SMILE AND SMILE AND SMILE (and NO that does not insult me in any way shape or form! Bring it on!). I am a success story. WOW!!!!! Who'd a thunk it!

It is kind of amazing to think that after a lifelong struggle with obesity, I have this wonderful little tool inside me that is helping me to finally win that battle. I love my band!

I am jealous lol... 8 months and only 41 lbs... yes that is very good i hadn't lost it before but i am really strugling. i haven't lost an average of 1-3 lbs a week its more like 1-3 lbs a month... what is everyone eating?? and doing for exercise.. I really feel stuck where I am and need to get it moving again. any advise?

Sometimes I think too little emphasis is put on the healthly lifestyle potential of weight loss. Yesterday was my 4 month anniversary and I've lost 88lbs. Looking back, there were 3 and 4 days strectches where I lost 7lbs and 3 and 4 days stretches where I lost none. During the tough stretches, I reminded myself how well I've eaten (healthy) and losing weight isn't the sole reason for joy considering I no longer expose my body to bad things. Knowing that I only put good things in my body is a success in and of itself.

Losing 4lbs in week because all you had was two choc. shakes a day isn't as rewarding to me as losing 2lbs while eating Protein, veg/fruits...