Question:
DR''S NURSE SAID I'D BE SORRY IF I DIDN'T LOSE

OPEN RNY 03/26/03..LOSING SLOWLY BECAUSE OF CHEATING..DR'S NURSE SAYS I WILL BE SORRY AT 6TH MONTH IF I DON'T LOSE "REQUIRED" AMOUNT OF WEIGHT FOR THE SIX MONTHS.WHAT DOES SHE MEAN?    — BLSLIM77 (posted on July 10, 2003)

July 10, 2003
Most people lose the highest percentage of weight in the first 6 months with only sticking to the rules. After that you HAVE to work at it.
   — M B.

July 10, 2003
wouldn't it be nice if we could all be perfect and follow every rule... of course all the drs. and posters have their own ideas of what the rules are. I think what is really important is how are you feeling. If you are not happy with your rate of weight loss then maybe you need some support, ie a support group you can meet with, a dietician, maybe a nurse who is supportive, not judgemental. Do your best. I occasionally eat things that are not the best choices, and am losing well. At 9 months post op I have lost 105 #. and I continue to lose at a steady rate, around 5 # a month at this time. It was faster in the beginning and is slowing down, as My Dr. said is normal and expected. as he said if you continues that fast there would be nothing left of you by summer. If you feel you are cheating a lot and out of control with your eating, maybe you could seek theray. The surgery only changes our stomach size, not our reasons for dysfunctional eating. good luck, hang in there.
   — **willow**