I am hoping to have surgery soon through Southwest Bariatric Surgeon's Group. Is their a support group that meets in this area? Please let me know. Thank you!!! LaraNicole

have any of you had to sign something saying you won't get pregnant? My doctor said he would make me sign a contract saying that I won't get pregnant. BUT, I am not going to go on the pill just for a year or so. I am not going to try to get pregnant, but if it did happen let's say in 11 months I hope there is nothing they could do to me. LaraNicole

I have been taking it for one week. There is a ramp up period so I am on a low dose right now. I have experienced a huge difference in appetite. I have Binge Eating Disorder and am Bipolar II and have been able to control in so far with only a few twinges. I hear it usually takes 6 weeks for full effect and full dosage. I have read about people losing up to 70lbs. NOW my Dr. told me not to count on that. I was not put on if for weight loss but to control the disorder. I have lost 10lbs., but here is the deal...I have no desire to eat anything at all and I have to force myself to eat and drink. It is very strange. Also, I am hungry every three hours and I even wake up at night with hunger pains. I am eating but only small amounts because I get full a lot faster now. So, for now, I am waiting out the 6 weeks to see how I feel and if it continues to help with the Binge Eating Disorder. LaraNicole

oh thank you. I have been so scared. I know I will not lose that much weight before surgery and I was just sure they were gonna say no you lost 10 lbs now you are SOL. LaraNicole

I really want to do this as safely as possible. Thank you all for letting me know what to expect and how to achieve my goal safely. Lara Nicole

thank you! I just want to get rid of it as fast and as safely as possible and to avoid as much loose skin as I can in the process!!! -Lara Nicole