Surgery was 1/24/05 and I have lost 34 lbs. I keep struggling going up and down 1-2 lbs. Can you still lose inches even if the scale is not moving and you are not really exercising (meaning my only real exercise is chasing after my son!)

I am not eating alot - some of the stuff I eat is not the best for me - but still not as much as I used to

Still having pb's so I know I have restriction just disappointed - my fill was 4/14/05 and I have only lost 4 lbs (that keep going up and down)

Help

Please don't feel too badly about this. I was banded 6 months ago today and have only lost 31 lbs. I have not been able to EVER get a fill due to multiple medical problems (all non band related), but am still losing inches.

My bras are all getting loose on me, my next size down shirts are all getting loose on me, and my jeans that used to once be tight are now pull up and zip with ease!

So please keep your chin up because things are probably still happening, even though you don't notice it right now.

Take Care, ~Kelly

Can you still lose inches even if the scale is not moving and you are not really exercising (meaning my only real exercise is chasing after my son!)

Yes you can!! I am proof of that. I went from a 16 to a 12 with minimal pounds lost. Iam now in a size 10 I did not stay long in the 12's > I have only lost 18 lbs since my last fill in January and in January I was in size 16, It is now May and Iam in size 10 only losing 18lbs so yes you can be losing inches. You cant not let the scale dictate to you your success or faliures. Think of all the possitive things that have happened to you since having your band, it is a mindset for all of us to focus so much on the scale , it is from years of being obese. One more thing, try not to weigh yourself more then once a week, for me it was the worst thing I could do , it sabatoged all my efforst. It does help to not weigh so often. It will happen, be strong and hang tough!

That much since January? Over 30 lbs is a great deal! I'll take it in 4 months any time. Have you ever lost that much before? Patience....Good Luck