That is outstanding! Congratulations!

I understand. I have only lost 12lbs as of my 4 month visit. I keep going up and down and back up. I understand that isn't unusual, but it is still frustrating. I think I had high expectations and have to keep reminding myself that 12lbs is more weight than I have lost on my own in the last year. Just keep working at it and remember that you have lost weight. It may not be as much as you hoped, but you are only two months in and there is still time left in the study.

How is everyone doing? I had my 6 month endoscopy today. My 6 month appointment is on Wednesday of next week. I really haven't lost any more weight since month 2 (maybe 10 lbs total). It goes down a couple pounds, but then back up again. I was pretty darn certain that I have the device, but now I really don't think so. Minimal weight lost, and I don't get full as quick anymore either.

brp1627.... After the procedure, how long were you sick or have stomach cramps? I have my procedure tomorrow and I am wondering if I will know if I get the device or not. I find it hard to believe that people won't know by their eating capabilities whether or not they have the device? ptsmiles.... I can't wait to hear about your progress on Wed.!!

I got excluded from the study

January 24th is my last appointment and also my unblinding. I will find out that day if I have the device or not and if I need an endoscopy the following week. I'm excited, but can't believed how fast it has gone. I don't think I have the device and if I do, I'll be disappointed because I haven't lost as much as I hoped I would.

So I had my un blinding on the 25th and I did not receive the device. I didn't think I had it, so I wasn't surprised or disappointed. Hopefully, I will receive my Weight Watcher's gift card soon, so I can get started on that. I had the option to receive the device once it was approved and I declined because I want to wait and see what the study outcome is. I have been able to get to the gym everyday this week, which is something I just hadn't had the time to do in awhile. I'm hoping to get to the gym at least 3-4 days/week from now on. Feel free to keep posting and I will keep checking this group and answering questions as they come up. Keep me posted on how all of you are doing.

@lovlylady126 I'm sorry you are having cramping. Did they give you anything for them? I know I got a prescription for cramping and one for nausea.

@lovlylady126 Wow. Now, I'm kinda jealous I didn't get the device. I do wonder though once it is removed if your hunger will return to normal or if after a year you will be used to it and it won't be a challenge to continue the same way.

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Me too! I'm already nervous.

It's been a couple of weeks now, how are things going with you?

@ptsmiles I've basically gained back all of the weight I've lost. Ugh. I had surgery on my shoulder before Christmas and I've been very inactive since. Trying to get back into my groove. It's hard though. I'm not sure when my unblinding appointment will be, but my original procedure was on April 25, so sometime around then I'm guessing. I'm pretty sure I do not have the device, but if I do I will be pretty disappointed.

My unblinding appointment is on April 5th. I have this awful feeling that I have the device, but it hasn't worked well for me. It will be very disappointing if it's so.

They could not tell me at my unblinding appointment today. I was supposed to have my physical yesterday but the NP was out sick yesterday so they rescheduled that appointment for this afternoon. Someone will call me at home either today or tomorrow to unblind me.

I do have the device. So having it taken out on Friday. Disappointed with my results, to say the least.

@brp1627 I know how you feel about the heartburn. I did have heartburn prior though and was pleased with how well the omepazole worked, I just didn't like the fact that they say not to take it long term. I started having it after I stopped taking the omeprazole too. I finally went back to taking famotadine, which is over the counter. I just started my 6mos. of free Weight Watchers online that I got for being in the study. I'm going to be doing both, because I like the community here and am curious how my daily points compare to my calories.