You guessed it.... I'm new to this discussion group but have been banded for 1 year the 29th of November. I have not lost the weight I thought I would. I live in Plano, Texas and Dr. Stephan Hamm is my band doctor. I've had several fills and I've also had to loosen it twice. I sure would like someone to tell me the secret to continual loosing, if there is one. The band is for a healther choice and I know we've made the right decisions. Let me hear from you.

Hi there, Diva. There's not really a secret to losing. Mostly, you have to exercise and make good food choices. Where do you seem to having the most trouble? Portion sizes, length between meals, activity level, etc.?

Hi Plain, I usually eat until I'm full and try to stop before I'm over-full. So portion sizes are my problems. I usually eat double portions (guessing) before I really feel satisified. But, I'm getting a fill tomorrow and hoping that will help. My doctor takes it real slow and in the past when I get a fill my tummy and band disagree for about a week. After that it goes pretty good. Each time I can tell I can eat less and less at each meal. I'm in my fifties and my activies aren't too good either, plus I have a desk job so not much burning calories there.