Hi Carol! It's good to be back! Please be careful of what you eat. Every surgeon is different, but I was on liquids for three days following my surgery, and then I was only allowed to eat pureed food for a month. You have to be careful even if you are able to tolerate the food because you could be stretching your pouch. I haven't had any complications either (thank God), and that worried me for a long time. Now I think I am just lucky, but I have to remind myself everyday that the surgery is just a tool, and that I have to use that tool as best as I can. It sounds like you are doing really well with your walking. That really helps. I think though that maybe you should call your surgeon and get an appointment to see him/her to talk about the slow weightloss. From what I understand, the first month or two are the ones where you are supposed to lose the most weight. Also, find out if there is a support group in your area. Here we have one that meets once a month, and it really helps me out when I have questions or concerns. Anyway, don't give up hope! All you can do is your best. I am here for you if you need me. Big Hug, Rosa

Rosa I'm glad to hear from you, I thought you had abadoned me/us....You are so active and a big supporter of this site...Glad to have you back. Congrats on all your success, you will soon be posting your picture on the "big losers (100+)". As for me I don't think that I'm losing anymore. Is it possible that I stop at 16lbs? I am completely loyal to the meal plan and I walk alot and am doing household chores....I have come to the conclusion that the procedure was not done to me....They are psychologically testing me, uhm. I don't feel anything and I haven't had any complications (thank God) thus far. Am I going insane... The other day I was really craving pizza, so I scraped the cheese of the top and ate it, No problem. I was making carne con nopales and ate about three nopales, No problem. Ate some cooked broccoli, No problem... See I don't think I had the bypass....I think they did a lobotomy Okay, enough about my psychosis... Keep up the good work and may God hold you and yours always, Warm regard carolbear

Carol that is wonderful u have lost so much in a week good for you.. Remember God is always there for us and he will not let you do something that would hurt.... So wishing you a Happy Easter next to your family and your new memeber the lapband.... hahahaha Rosa de Massaschusetts

Hello Vanessa 2 Rosas on board here.. How are you doing? Saludos from Massaschusetts Rosa

That was beautiful. Thanks! Hugs, Rosa