Consistency is paying off for you. Not a doctor, just sharing my experience.

The ring thing cracked up my wife when mine got loose around 30 down -- I kept fidgeting with it all day. Those early weeks dragging by felt endless but they add up faster than you'd think.

I stayed one level per step too and even that had me burpy for a few days each time, so I'd be honest with your prescriber about wanting the slower ramp. I'm down 28 lbs without ever rushing it, and s…