MrsMike1

LOL, I am too. I always go with the lower number.

You are 3 weeks post op and eating regular food? Just curious because I'll still be on soft foods in my 3rd week.

Oh my! I am so sorry this happened to you. I don't have an appeal letter or anything but I wish you nothing but success in getting this resolved.

I do know that caffeine will stretch your pouch so be careful lovely people.

I was up the first week also. All of a sudden the 2nd week, I'm down, Follow your NUT instructions, it'll happen!

I'm looking forward to walking a flight of stairs and not about to pass out. Oh, and I want to do that in really tight pants. LOL

I would like to thank the founder of Bariatric Pal, Alex B. Without him there would be no group for us. I also am thankful for EVERYONE who post topics, comments, or just like others. It's all so encouraging.

Yes, I was going to say Use the exercise bands like they mentioned above. You can purchase them at Walmart as well..

My surgeon did mines the next morning after surgery.

I think I may resort to this or maybe weekly. I'm 8 days post-op and weigh everyday and I know I shouldn't! Good luck to you with the monthly weigh ins. Keep me posted if its a success and I'll do the same.

you can di it!!!!

I hope you see some results on the scale soon. I know what it's like to be looking and waiting. No matter what nobody else says, if you're addicted to the scale, none of us can make you change that, WTBS, I pray when you weigh again, you see some results!

You are an inspiration. BEAUTIFUL

I'm sure that when she sees you, she has noticed all your weight loss and wishes she had those "fat clothes" she gave you. LOL, Karma!

Bariatric Foodies have a lot of recipes to try.

Congratulations but what are NSV's

IDK, I thought we could only hold 4oz at a time. That's like 5 ounces, correct? How long are you post-op? I'm just curious because it takes me forever to get down an ounce, I'm 7 days out, FYI

I'm 7 days post-op and my surgeon requested that I be nicotine free 30 days before but I decided to give them up a little bit before that. My quit date was 9/22/14 with the help of Chantix. They are awesome. I needed a ittlel help because I used to be a heavy chain smoker and if I can quit, you can too. Mainly because there was something bigger in life for me than a cigarette, i.e. WLS You an do it. Good luck!

Dave, we share the same surgery date but let me tell you this. You are AWESOME already. Great story and keep up the goodwork.

Yay!!! Congrats. I'm 7 days out myself. Welcome to our world. LOL

I would definitely go for it if my insurance would cover it!

Everything will go in your favor!

I like all of Leslie Sansone's DVDs. Walk away the pounds, etc.. They have power walks, strength training all incorporated into one for at home exercise. Also, if you have Comcast cable , you can go On-Demand for free exercise workouts.

I can relate. I'm 5 days post op.

I'm so glad all of you posted replies to her post. I'm 4 days post op and have been feeling the same way. I must admit though it does get a little bit better everyday. I'm also glad to know that I'm not alone with the Water issues.