I Need A Buddy/mentor!

[josiec111 7]

Currently very discouraged. 13 days post-op with pneumonia and NO weight loss. I'm ready to cry.

[Smiling Sue 1]

I got my band on Aug. 2nd and believe me it is a battle to keep smiling and trying..it is really hard work and if you were like me eating when you want and eating what you wanted this is a challenge BUT you have to be patient and remember small steps. I actually was not eating/drinking as much as I was supposed to and weight wasn't dropping cause I was starving my body. I am down just over 40lbs from day I went to doctor originally and get upset that it is not more BUT I have to remind myself that the band is a slower process and maybe if I exercised some I'd help the weight loss. Please be patient..follow directions and if you ever have a question or need a shoulder I will be there for you.......We took the first step which was the most important one and WE WILL SUCCEED!!!!!!

[josiec111 7]

I got my band on Aug. 2nd and believe me it is a battle to keep smiling and trying..it is really hard work and if you were like me eating when you want and eating what you wanted this is a challenge BUT you have to be patient and remember small steps. I actually was not eating/drinking as much as I was supposed to and weight wasn't dropping cause I was starving my body. I am down just over 40lbs from day I went to doctor originally and get upset that it is not more BUT I have to remind myself that the band is a slower process and maybe if I exercised some I'd help the weight loss. Please be patient..follow directions and if you ever have a question or need a shoulder I will be there for you.......We took the first step which was the most important one and WE WILL SUCCEED!!!!!!

Thank you for your encouragement. I added you as a friend and would like to discuss issues with you as they come about.