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Topic: RE: no loss yet
I had an RNY on 9/11 and was sweating bullets for the first week because of 0 loss. I didn't even lose on the pre-op liquid diet the week prior to surgery. My doc said I had 10-12 pounds of fluid in my stomach from all the iv's ect. When I went in yesterday to get my staples removed, I've lost 15 lbs.
Each person is different. I happen to have thyroid problems and retain fluid like crazy so I expect to have a slower rate than most people.
Don't compare yourself to anyone else. Just keep doing what you need to be doing and it WILL come off.
Best of luck to you.
Donna
Topic: RE: Bummed about Family reaction!
I am not close to my family at all, which is why I had my surgery a week ago and still haven't told them. I don't want to be bummed out or pissed off right now. I know they won't support me so why bother. My husband and kids and friends and church family support me and that's all I need. Someday I will tell them, but not just yet.
It's good you are doing this at your age. Stop any diseases you may inherit now. Your dad is just scared for you.
Only you can make this choice. It's YOUR life...no one else's. Both of your parents made their own choices in their lives and so must you. I'm glad your mom is supportive of you.
Lots of luck to you.
Hugs,
Donna
Topic: RE: Bummed about Family reaction!
I'm sorry your not getting the support your looking for. I too admitted to some close to me only a week before the surgery that I was having it done and was met with resistance. All I can tell you is you HAVE TO DO THIS FOR YOU AND YOU ONLY. If you are educated and comfortable with your decision, then you should do what is right for you, no one else can tell you what decision to make. I'm only 2 weeks post op and already feeling so different, I've lost 10lbs since surgery and 10lbs prior and already back to water aerobics and walking. I can't tell you how it will be for you, but my experience has been very minimal discomfort.
He's a man (no offense guys), he's scared and this is how men react when they can't fix things for those they love. Give him a link to this website and let him read in his own time. Once your healthy I'm sure he'll see the other side.
Good luck, keep your chin up!
Renee 
Congratulations and best wishes! 
Jen Topic: RE: Bummed about Family reaction!
I'm so sorry you are going through this. I have no advice, but wish you all the best!
Jen
Topic: no loss yet
Hello everyone,
I was banded on 9/11, no problems or complications. maintaining the liquid diet. decided to weigh myself today. only 2 pounds lost. I am truly disappointed. anyone else with this expierence??
TR
Topic: RE: Newbie with date anxiety! Help!!!
I'm really glad you got good news 
. My surgery is two days after yours . I'm on the 10 day liquid diet 
. It hasn't been too bad . I bought myself the cutest slippers at Target tonigt . They are pink with a tiny bit of black trip . They have sheep jumping over a fence . They don't match the robe I bought (sage green) but I don't care . I'll take magazines I won't read , lip balm , lotion , brush , toothbrush , tooth paste & maybe a travel size package of baby wipes . Take care . Kathy
. My surgery is two days after yours . I'm on the 10 day liquid diet . It hasn't been too bad . I bought myself the cutest slippers at Target tonigt . They are pink with a tiny bit of black trip . They have sheep jumping over a fence . They don't match the robe I bought (sage green) but I don't care . I'll take magazines I won't read , lip balm , lotion , brush , toothbrush , tooth paste & maybe a travel size package of baby wipes . Take care . Kathy 
Topic: Bummed about Family reaction!
Tonight I shared with my dad that I will be having surgery next week, our very first conversation on the subject. Background on our relationship; My dad is my everything he has always been there for me I love him to death and he is having his own little mini crisis that I feel terrible for not being able to be there for. He has diabetes and heart failure and most recently has had his 2nd limb (leg) amputated in August. He is still recovering in a rehab program. I am over 1000 miles away so I only get phone updates on his condition which is excellent under the cir****tances. He is getting fitted for his second prostetic leg and doing well in therapy. Anyway my mom already knew and has been supportive through the entire journey. Tonight I shared the news qith him and it tore him apart! It was as if I was telling him I had a terminal disease! He begged me not to go through it and mentioned that no one he has ever seen have the surgery has done well. He said I would look sick and that if I pulled away from the table I could do it without surgery. Mind you he was not trying to be mean spirited but he is just ADAMANT that I not do it. He wants me to call the whole thing off. I am in tears right now cause I love my dad and do not want to put more stress on him although I do believe surgery is the best option for me. The way I see it with all of his co morbities coupled with my moms I HAVE to do something about my weight to avoid a life of insulin shots (as he has) and near death. I feel so bad he says he wont be able to sleep a wink tonight. He just wants the best for me and loves me as I am. The thing is I love me as I am too. Physically I have always been okay with my looks I only turned to surgery at the onset of high blood pressure and infertility. I want to be healthy. I am only 25 years old. Sorry for the life story but I had to get it out. Has anyone experienced similiar issues with family.
Topic: RE: Newbie with date anxiety! Help!!!
Thaks congrats to you too! I just got my date and my pre op with my surgeon is on Friday. I am not on any special diet they just said no asprin or smoking. Good luck I hope your surgery is uneventful.
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