No weight loss

[jms462001 9]

I am a year post-op on June 27th - I lost about 18-20 within the first six months then pretty much stopped losing and think I have actually gained - I have an appt in the morning to check to see if I need a fill - I feel tight and definitely feel restriction - can only drink liquids in the morning - a small lunch but at dinner-time sometime can eat as much as I want - I think part of my problem is I do not drink enough Water - almost none even though I drink tea and other unsweetened drinks during the day - I do exercise about 5 days a week so I don't think that is the problem but I think my food choices aren't great - eat things that are easy to go down like mashed potatoes, soft foods. I do not eat a lot of food and I eat less than half of what I used to eat so you would think the weight would be coming off - I only needed to lose 50 lbs so not as much as some but it is still very frustrating and discouraging and not sure what to do to kickstart it again - I think I am about 6 cc's into a 9cc Realize band with fills - my husband was going to get the band but after my experience with choking, reflux and the slow weight loss he has decided not to do it.

Reflux is often a sign you need a very slight unfill.......even though you think you can eat ok at dinner time. It might make a difference and you might have better weight loss too.

[jms462001 9]

Yes, for some it is normal. I saw my surgeon for the last time 3 weeks after my surgery. All my fills are done by a PA, as well. Unless you are having problems, there shouldn't really be any reason to see the surgeon again.

My surgeon personally does my fills even though I have only had two. He would like to see me every 6 weeks or so I think. He has me fill out a questionaire of how and what I am able to eat, questions about reflux, etc. and any questions, problems or concerns I have. I also meet with the nutritionist on each visit.

[JuneAct2 0]

My surgeon personally does my fills even though I have only had two. He would like to see me every 6 weeks or so I think. He has me fill out a questionaire of how and what I am able to eat, questions about reflux, etc. and any questions, problems or concerns I have. I also meet with the nutritionist on each visit.

You're right. I went through TLC Edge in Dallas. They work with several surgeons for the actual surgery, then the PAs at TLC do the fills. I forget that some surgeons do their own fills. I was thinking the OP was concerned about seeing the surgeon again for reasons other than a fill.