:sad:I was banded 06-11-08 and only lost 15lbs I am so ashamed that I have not been online in a couple of months I must admit I do not excerise or eat the right foods I did not have any restriction until 10-14-08 when I had my 3rd fill I have a 10cc band and I am about 7 1/2 cc full now and boy I know restriction now I can't eat what I want now I have to eat smart beacause not much is going to get in I have also been dealing with depression which I working hard on I have not been working since my surgery so I will be back to work and back in a routine next week where I will be a lot more active I hope this will help me but I just feel like a loser because I am not losing I just need some words that will work so I can move my ass and not feel so alone in this journey and get back on wagon .:Dancing_biggrin:

Dear lilnora2..... You need to keep your chin up... We'll just call you a slow starter, not a failure. You haven't failed unless you quit altogether and you havne't done that.. Depression is a nasty thing that can cause so many problems. If you have been working on getting your emotional self back to good health, then you are on your way to the weight loss you want, too. You have to be in a good frame of mind to do what needs to be done with this band. You are going to be just fine and soon you will be dropping the pounds like crazy and feeling happy and proud of yourself... Time is a friend.... slow and easy wins the race........ And don't be afraid to talk to all of us... Someone will always be here to give you a word of encouragement.... Take care and good luck... Julie

You are not alone. I was banded 1 1/2 years ago, and have only lost 15 pounds. I know EXACTLY what you are going thru. I, too, don't eat right, never exercise, and battle depression. I have a 4cc band, and last Friday I received my 6th fill, which brings me up to 3cc. I am doing better since my last fill than I have with any of my others. I hope that means I'm finally feeling restriction and may be getting closer to that "sweet spot" so many talk about. Don't give up - easier said than done - I know because I've been there. I have found this site to be the best support ever - because we're all here because of the same addiction - FOOD! I agree, keep that chin up. YOU CAN DO THIS! We're here to help you. Good Luck, and keep on pushin'. One hour at a time is all I do - anything more than that is overwhelming.

Thank you so much I needed that.