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I have stalled pretty bad. It's been two months and I have not lost a pound. I know my thyroid is not functioning well. I saw an endocrinologist last week and have a follow up appointment on Monday. I am also upset with the food intake. I can pretty much eating everything. Even a bagel (half) which was impossible to eat during lap band. I have a little hope and anxiously awaiting to see what doc has to say on Monday.

I have hypothyroid and the weight loss is awfully slow. On my 1 month post op my nutritionist was very unhappy with the NO LOSS. He thinks it has to do with my thyroid. I am not consuming as much food or cal yet the weight don't seem to come off. I would like to know if it would be good idea to see a specialist (endocrinologist) or just my regular doctor. I am very disappointed with this. Sometimes it feels as if nothing ever will work for me. :001_tt2::thumbup:

Iowagirl Don't be disheartened. I had my surgery 3 weeks ago and I gained weight after the surgery. Weight will fall off in few days. Just continue following your doc's instructions rigidly. It does help. Good luck to you! Oh by the way I have lost 23 lbs so far.

That is great. I have lost 20 lbs including my pre-op diet and sometimes I feel very disappointed. Its been 10 days since the surgery and I am still on liquid diet (per my doctor's instructions) and the weight loss is slow.

I was sleeved on Aug 16th, released on Aug 18th, no complications, however, when I weighed myself on 18th I was up 10 lbs. My doctor said it was due to the IV fluids. So don't be discouraged. Best of luck for speedy recovery.

KKB Forest park medical center is the best hospital. I was sleeved on Aug 16th and i have no words to praise that place. The private room is no less than a 3 star hotel room. You will love it. The staff is superb..... I wish you all the best and good luck for the big day... Take care..

Jamie I was sleeved on Aug 16th and released on Aug 18th. I am doing absolutely great (other than normal incision pain which is declining day by day). I had some problems for first three days to consume liquids, however, as of Thursday I have been able to drink well (slowly though) with no issues. Give yourself another day and you should be fine as well. I am now able to drink Protein drinks at slow pace. I am also experiencing some diarrhea here and there, but my doctor said it is normal. He said, liquid in - liquid out. Hope this helps.

I had my surgery on Aug 16th and everything went well. I do not have any gas pains, just the normal incision pain. In fact today I am feeling much better. My only concern was that i had lost 15 lbs during my pre-op diet and i weighed 241 on the day of surgery. When I weighed myself on Wednesday I was at 251 lbs. I called my doctors office and they said this weight gain is due to IV fluids. I am not able to drink much but I am trying hard. Have my first post op appt on Tuesday Aug 24. Wish everyone good luck and speedy recovery.

I am on my way to the hospital. Very nervous. Please pray for me that everything goes well. Thanks

I would like to join the group too. I am in Carrollton. Surgery day is Aug 16th (one more week) with Dr. Kim. Really excited and scared too....

You just made my day. I get energized after reading your posts and comments. I am all ready for Aug 16th. Pray for me that all goes well and I can lead a normal healthy and blessed life. Thanks

Congrats! You look beautiful.

I appreciate your response and encouraging words. I think I will stop worrying about these things at this time. I am just two weeks away from the surgery. I am really looking forward to this now. Thanks everyone.... for support.

Guys, i have my surgery scheduled on Aug 16th and this is freaking me out. I am scared. :thumbup1:

Scheduled on Aug 16th with Dr. Kim. My best wishes for all you friends. Hope everything goes well. I am a little nervous. Please keep posting.

I am in Dallas too and surgery date is 8-16 with Dr. Kim. This would be a revision from band to sleeve. Really nervous. Dr has asked me to do 3 weeks pre-op which I started today and I am already drained. Alvida, I see that you have dropped 47 pounds in 2 months time. That is awesome.

I am so nervous about the sleeve surgery (aug 16th). This will obviously be the band to sleeve. My only concern is REFLUX. I have terrible Reflux with band and I am sure those who were banded earlier can relate to this. Does REFLUX problem exist with sleeve. The good thing about band is that you can get unfil and the reflux will stop. Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks

Yeah what is PPI?

Hi Tiffy I am new to this site, and while surfing & researching, I came across your posts a lot. I wanted to see if i can talk to you in person or email you (if it's okay with you). I don't know how to post private messages. By the way i am in Dallas TX. Thanks.

I started loosing significant hair 4 months after my surgery. I went to see my primary care physician and she did Protein and B12 test. They were significantly below threshold. She suggested i take b12 shots every week for six weeks and 1000mcg b12 tablets. I noticed difference after 2 shots. In fact i started seeing new hair growth in few months. I don't know if this will work for everyone, but i thought it would be nice to share with all you guys.

Hello Guys, You all look great. I was banded on 12-4-08 and have lost 30 pounds so far. I have had two fills so far and have not lost a single pound in a whole month. This is very frustrating and i really need advice and help. I was hoping to loose 10lbs in february and unfortunately it's not working.

i joined too. my previous message was for Florida Pete about his rapid weight loss.

Hi, I am impressed by your weight loss. i was banded on 12/04 just one day before you and have lost only 23 lbs so far. what is the magic my friend

I was banded on 12/4 and have the same problem. yesterday it got worst the nurse told me it was all gas. she prescribed me the gas medicine and also suggested gas x strips. by the time i left the doc's office and went to CVS i threw up twice and felt miserable. the chest pain was killing. I havent had anything to drink except for Water since the day of surgery.

I was banded on Thursday 12/04 and i still have soarness and pain. havent been able to eat nothing other than water. gas is the major problem. my question is does, anyone really know how long does it take to heal? any suggestion would be great.