2-Lose-Fluff

Hang in there Keri. I had my surgery the same day and get my first fill on 1/6/09. I'm a bit discouraged as I'm not gaining but I'm also not losing. I understand that when the dr's get the fills to the correct amount, we will start to lose. So for now the word is patience.

I received an instruction booklet from my surgeon's office and here is what it said, "Friends and extended family members also must adjust....Be open about your appreciation of them and their own feelings. And finally let people pull away if they need to for a while. There may be a need for some time to pass before they sort it out for themselves. Your main responsiblilty is to take care of yourself. Others are responsible for their own feelings and actions. Hopefully most close family and friends will all eventually adjust." It sounds like she is really scared not only your weight will change. Just the fact that this was in my patient manual shows it has nothing to do with you as a person.

Oh Tristessa it is so sad that all these things are happening you at once. Just the eating and recovering was a big adjustment in my life. But to have a broken knee too. I think anyone would be depressed. But through your tribulation you have learned something, and you have grown as a person. Eight pounds is nothing in our "battle against the bulge". So don't beat yourself up over it. Just be thankful that you are back on track, and try to stay there. Having a fill on the thirteenth should really give you the hope you need.

Greetings all- I had my surgery on November 20th and am not scheduled for my first fill until 1/6/09. Can you imagine how hungry I am? I just try to exercise if it's stress hunger, and turn off the TV to read if it's suggestive food hunger. I read on another thread that some get only one fill and others as many as 6 so just hang in there until your doctor gets it right. Does anyone have any sugestions for constipation? I'm on 2 colace a day and drinking 80 oz of fluid. Does fiber stretch your pouch?

Thanks Again- The only thing I added was #'s lost per week as my Dr. likes to know that to see if I need a fill. I really felt better charting this as I could see in numbers the improvement I've made. So thanks again.

Thanks I just copied your spread sheet to a blank excel page and re-entered my info. Thanks for your help.:tongue_smilie:

My baratric coodinator said the first 6 months you will not lose that much unless you exercise. Her theme is walk, walk and walk. I started at 50 feet three times a day and now in 2 months I'm up to 3 miles. I do 1 1/2 morning and 1 1/2 night. Maybe that will help.

My Doctor's office recommended www.FitDay.com. It tracks everything, but takes a little time to set up. Enjoy, 2-Lose-Fluff

Greetings- Thanks for letting me join your group. I'm new to the internet so please be patience as I learn. I hope I'm posting this in the right place. Surgery date 11/20/08 Highest Weight 311 Preop diet starting weight 311 Surgery weight (Your weight the day of surgery) 293 Current weight 269 Goal weight 160 2-Lose-Fluff