I had a doctor's appointment with my PCP today and told her that I wanted her to look at my big toes because it appears that I have a red ball on the side of my big toe. Well, she carefully examined them and told me it is just bone!! I never suspected that. I have never seen bones in my feet before. Wow!! I can see bones..... Pam

The at home pregnancy test can definately be wrong. I had a pregnancy test done at a hospital that said I was not pregnate, then found out 2 weeks later thru that same hospital that I was definately pregnant and 6 weeks along. Sometimes its hard to tell with taking a test earlier on. If you have any thoughts that you may be pregnant I would definately consult a physician. With all your symptoms, it definately sounds like pregnancy is a possibility. Have you been nauseated??? It cant hurt to give your dr a call. How long ago was your surgery?? Have you missed a period? or are you regular since surgery? sorry if this is personal, but its all questions that your dr would ask. Are you hoping to be a mommy?? If so, then I wish you luck on your journey. Either way, I hope things work out for you. Anita B 420/250/220 soon

Gina, I'm glad you posted. Yes, I am also concerned about losing to much weight. I'm also 5'2" and am down to 121 lbs. My PCP told me I need to stop losing, but I told him I'm not dieting or exercising other than walking. When I asked him how to stop, he jokingly said to order a Big Mac once per week and go to Pizza Hut once a week. I had this concern prior to surgery and my surgeon told me that my body will stop losing when it's ready. Not to worry about losing to much. Well, now I'm beginning to worry. I'm actually looking forward to my visit with him next month so I can voice my concerns (again). Although, I'm very happy that I'm now in a size 4, but I'm already finding it difficult to get a good selection of 4 short/petite pants. I don't want to go any smaller, but I definately would like to maintain. Nancy

Ah, now I understand! No, I'm not worried about losing too much weight...I just love food too much for that. I could easily add in protein drinks and double my calories if need be. As for bashing, I would never do that! There are so many different ways of doing this, who is to say which is right? As long as you are happy, that is all that counts in my book. I wish my surgeon was more like yours! It's really hard to follow his rules. Last night I ate a steak and I didn't weigh it and I *know* it was more than 4 oz. I believe that others have said to add more food when they're at a standstill because sometimes your body is in starvation mode if you aren't eating enough. I certainly don't have that problem!

I guess I should have clarified. I got in a hurry. I meant has anyone got concerned they might lose too much weight? To be honest with you Deanna, I have never counted calories because my surgeon told me not too worry about it. In fact, (no bashing please) he told me I didn't have to count calories, fat, carbs, or anything. His protocol is alot different then other surgeons but, he is VERY strict in the beginning. Your on a 12 week liquid diet after WLS. He takes everything away and gradually adds it back into your diet. Right now I pretty much eat what I want. No sweets, nothing fried, and very little bread. A typical day for me before this week was: B-Protein Bar L-2-3 oz chicken and a green leafy vegetable D-chicken, fish, or some type of meat and green leafy vegetable This week: B-banana or yogurt Mid Morning-nuts L-2-3 oz chicken and green leafy vegetable Mid Afternoon-nuts or protein bar or protein shake D-chicken, fish or some type of meat and green leafy vegetable The only conclusion I can come too is that I ate a little more and it shocked my body so to speak which kicked in the weight loss!?! Maybe I wasn't eating enough before!?!