I have last a total of 40 lbs since I was banded March 16, 2008, and am very happy with my results. Everyone around me has noticed that I am happier, more outgoing, and I am spending more "quality" time with my kids. I have tried to stay away from the scale, but seem to jump on it almost daily. Most of the time there is some degree of weight lost, but for the last couple of weeks I am standing still. I have cut out carbs, working out, everything, but can't seem to get to the next pound. Has anyone else experienced this, and what did you do to continue to loose the weight? Thanks for your input!!

Congratulations on your weight loss! My weight loss seems to come in fits and starts. After a fill I will lose pretty well and then everything just stops until I get another fill. I think I may not be a steady loser. I haven't figured out how to jump start it yet. Good luck.

same here kelda. i lost 35 lbs pretty quickly but didn't loose anything to brag about for about a month. I finally got past the platue and lost 10 lbs the next month. At present i haven't lost an oz. since last Friday. I am preying...not another stand still. hang in there

Start measuring...I lost about 45 lbs and stopped losing. Got very discouraged so I measure now. Lose a little here and a little there. I really need a fill though. Don't be discouraged, sometimes our bodies need to cathc up to the weight loss. We have to pop back together and all...

I was banded in November 2007 and immendiately lost 25 pounds before I had my first fill. I have had 3 fills and have lost a total of 34 pounds. It is a bit frustrating but I know it was the right decision and as much as would like to see it just fall off I know it needs to be a slow process. The one thing I have experienced also is that my neighbors, both the husband and wife, had gastric bypass and I see their immediate results (Husband 110 pounds and wife 95 pounds) and they had their procedure only 2 months ahead of me. You just have to remain focused on your goals and drive forward. Drink your water and walk,walk,walk and walk.