Irrational Fears - RNYGP, but no Weight Loss?

Is there anyone out there who had the (irrational?) fear that they wouldn't lose weight after this procedure? I'm one week post-op and find myself thinking, "What if this doesn't work?" I wonder if it's because there are no hunger pangs and/or because I can eat what I can eat (as opposed to "good / bad" foods). Did any of you have this fear? Thanks People!! Evie2 in CA

Of course -- many of us have that fear. It's normal because we have tried and failed at everything else we've ever tried. You will lose -- rest assured. Just remember over the long term you will succeed with work -- not automatically. The surgery is a great tool -- but only you can make it work! You'll lose -- stop worrying! GOOD LUCK!!

Silly girl ... we WILL LOSE!!! We can do this!!! No more nail bitin'!

I had nightmares that I GAINED! That was compounded by the fact that I don't feel like I have lost any weight. I went for my 2 week check up today and sure enough I had lost 18 lbs. Not sure where I lost it because my clothes all fit the same as far as I can tell. You will lose, it's just a matter of how much! Sandi 2/21/08

Wow, Sandi! 18 pounds!!! CONGRATS!

I thought of this myself all the time. What if i went thru all this trouble and pain for nothing? But like sandi said, my first weeks appointment, lost 22lbs , and my first month appointment came thru rapidly and 38lbs were gone. You will loss the weight. But like my doctor says: "you will lose the weight, the trick is to maintain it off". We all have fears, we will all conquer them. Think possitive, and welcome to a better, healthier and happier you. God Bless You, Miriam

Thank you to all of you for your responses. One of you wrote about, "Of course you're afraid - nothing has ever worked before" and I think that was IT! Always limited (if any) success, followed by regaining all the weight. Like this FUTILE battle that I've been fighting for 37 years... Thanks again - I'm so glad this board is here.