Cira....thank you. I ran on the treadmill this morning and feeling great!!! So today is day 1 again and I actually feel good...not hungry. How are you feeling? I love that I can feel the restiction again....I was getting nervous that I had screwed up my tool. I love walking outside...maybe when the weather breaks we can meet and walk together. I did not try any of the recipes. I will this time. I found it so had to eat anything that I stuck with the basics....plain and simple protein. Laura and Cira....lets do this ladies!!!!!!!

I too have Dr Liao, and went to one of my visits after gaining 3lbs.  He didn't;t even say anything,  The Nurse has commented to my weight-gain before, but more so wondering what could of happened, and recognizing that.
I have always been told by them that depending on your starting weight will depend on how much they would like you to lose before surgery.  I on the other hand have not lost much  but more so maintained my same weight.  I am scheduled and approved for surgery on Jan 27Th. 
They are very understanding.  And what I like most about their office is that they don;t make you feel worse than you already do about your accidental weight gain.
As far as insurance is concerned they have said in orientation that the insurance companies can deny if you gain anywhere over the sum of 20lbs because to them it appears you are not taking it serious.
BOTTOM LINE...don't trip over a couple of pounds, it happens to the best of us!

Good luck :)
Kim

dr liao is a fantastic doc!  you are in great hands! good luck!

hello,

i have dr liao, and during my journey i gained 14 pounds between my 4th and 5th visit because of my pcp taking me off my diuretics, and dr liao understood. he is a very understanding doc. he told my during my last visit in oct that 64oz water is 4 pounds! remember your wieght will fluctuate because of different factors. as long as your trying you should not have any issues.

Angela Way to go girl!!!!!!  I am so happy for you. 8 pounds is fantastic!  Yay!!  ```
Did you try any of the recipes? I tried the Tilapia one and on Friday I am going to try one of the chicken recipes papaya glazed something. 

I have been walking and I dance with the Wii and my 2 1/2 year old. I can't wait until it gets a bit warmer so I can walk for an hour like I used to.

You know you can easily exercise at home. You can start small.  Like for example put a chair in from of your TV.  And while you are watching the show you can sit and get up and do it a few times.  You can do jumping jacks, crunches, you can exercise your arms or walking around your house for like 15  minutes.  Just start small and work your way up. 

I am here for you whenever you need to talk.  My email address is [email protected] Look me up on Faebook is you have FB. Email me anytime.

So we start this again tomorrow.  Good luck and make sure to post an update. We can encourage eachother. 

Thank you for all your support and encoragement.

Cira