New to board and discouraged

Hi
I am new.......I had surgery 10/7/08. I have lost 20 lbs. but I am getting discouraged. I have the realize band and I have had 4 fills and am at 6.5cc. I still have not felt "full" yet. I know I can't eat as much as I used to but I am just getting frustrated. I have been exercising but not as regular as I could. I have a very busy job where I am on my feet all day.....I guess I wondered what everyone's rate of loss is and what you eat on a daily basis. I try real hard to not snack in between meals but I can't just eat 2-3 1/2 c. meals a day. Any advice, stories..........I am 5'5'' and started at 243lbs. Any advice or success stories would be aprreciated...........

I had the RNY but I have several friends who've had the band and they all have a very slow weight loss.
Do you have access to a nutritionist? If so you should take advantage and speak with her/him about your slow weightloss and issues.  You should also speak to your surgeon about this.
Exercise is very very important especially with the band since you do not have the malabsorption or smaller stomach.

All the best!

I have to say that does sound slow.  You should check the lap band forum and see what comes up.  I had the VSG, so smaller stomach but not as small as the gastric bypass though sometimes I wonder since I can't eat much.  With the VSG, a portion of the stomach is removed so there are no physical cravings or triggers to tell you that you need to eat.  So I have to watch myself and make sure I eat though lately I've been hungry but I think it's mind hunger.  Have you ever read up on that?  Maybe that is what you are experiencing.  Again check the lap band boards they can be more helpful.  Best Wishes, Corina