Good morning, everyone! I have been reading all of the threads with some temptation to respond to some, but since all of my questions fall into separate categories, I decided to post a new thread:)
I had my banding done on February 28th. Since then, I have only lost max 17 lbs., most days like 14 lbs. I am very frustrated. I can eat more than what the docs recommended, but never as much as in the past. I have not had Pasta, bread, or rice, though I have tried a bit of tortilla when in a situation where I can't find something more better suited.
Is 17 pounds reasonable for being 5 weeks out of surgery? I seem to be stuck right now gaining and losing 2-3 pounds on any given day. I have started exercising. I either walk my treadmill or walk my dogs. Both give me a relatively good work out to the point I am sore the next day. I have been watching Losing Jusme's blog and am astounded at the amount of time she works out. Is this what I should be doing or is 25 to 30 minutes a day okay?
Does anyone else have a problem feeling full? I never feel full until I get left shoulder pain. I would prefer to feel full first to avoid uneccessary discomfort.
I have not had my fill yet. Do you think the weight loss gets better after this? I am very frustrated with the docs office. He told me to come in two weeks after the surgery, but when I called they couldn't get me an appt. until the end of March. Then he had to see me anyway due to an allergic reaction to my tape. He told me to schedule a fill and I have to wait until the end of April for that. I am so frustrated. His office staff has completely changed except for the few incompetent people that were there. He has lost his bedside manner due to the resctructuring of his office and I really woulf like to go see someone else. Does anyone have United Health care? Do you know if they would let me change docs so that I can get my fills elsewhere?
Thanks!
