New to this support board- HI

Hi all- new to this website.,

I had my lapband surgery done on 6/20/08 - lost 15# the first week- then plateaued for a couple weeks-- I went for my first band adjustment one month later and lost another 5 # after that- Dr. added 2 cc's to my band--and then hit another plateau, I am exercising by swimming 2 times a week ( difficulting walking due to bad right knee) --have lost a total of 24 pounds in 6 1/2 weeks-- seems the last 5 weeks which resulted in 9 poiunds seems slower than I would like. I am keeping a food diary- drinking lots and certainly from a calorie perspective A LOT lower than what I was eating before. I am including 2 protein shakes a day, fruits and vegetables- turkey-- bread gives me some trouble so 1/2 piece a couple times a week max. I could drink more fluids. I have given up diet soda--drink Crystal light or ice tea unsweetened instead. Anything more I could be doing? I have a total of 100 pounds to lose yet to be where I would like to be. I have NOT lost enthusiasm as I know what I am doing for my health is critical. I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol- I do not have diabetes or sleep apnea ( YET !!) but my mother does so I am at risk. Maybe more exercise??? Your success thoughts would be welcome. Physically I feel great. Anxious to meet you all. Wendy:cool2: