Just a little rant ....

I have to admit that I am fighting a bit of depression. I am no where near where I wanted to be by this time. On the other hand, I have lost so much weight this past year, it is almost a miracle. While I know that weightloss is an individual journey and we all started at different places, it is hard not to compare my results to others who have reached or are within reach of their goal weight. I saw the nutritionist today and everything looks great as far as bloods are concerned, but even she agreed that I may not reach my goal. OK ... end of rant. Now I just need to get my butt in gear and ratchet up my efforts. Thanks for listening. Lida 1/14/04 331/228/170???

Linda, I know exactly how you are feeling! I am so down, because I thought for sure I would get closer to my goal by now. I am working so hard, but it is not coming off anymore. I at least wanted to be under 200 pounds. I still consider it a success, but I wanted to be closer to goal. I will just keep trying! Good luck! Mellisia Lap RNY- 1/5/04 342/209/170

I too understand your frustration. I was so sure because I started out larger than most that I'd be a fast loser. That theory got ditched by week 3 when I was at 18 pounds lost. As I look back on the year though it is a miracle. I feel like a normal person. At this point there isn't anything I want to do that I can't do. I've decided I might not make goal by 18 months but I will make it eventually. My surgeon explained at my 6 month checkup (80 pounds) that my expectations were just too high. He said if I'd had a normal metabolism I could never have gained to 410 pounds, plus my age 58 makes it harder to lose, then throw being diabetic on top of that to doom me to the slow loser group. At least I am losing and not gaining. Without surgery I'd probably have added another 20 lbs during the past year. Best of luck to you! Pat 410/352/232/190 (plus PS for another 30-40 lb loss)

Wow, you were just what I needed to read. From the start my weight loss has been slower even though I know I didn't "cheat" old word. Now at 30 weeks I have lost "only" 85 lbs. I thought it would be over 100. I have found myself snacking inappropriately but feel back on track. Thank You for your words of wisdom. I think at least I feel a little better. It seems that we all fall back into the guilt, the old words cheat etc. BUT how much better I feel. Unfortunately though I thought i was in menopause my periods, PMS weight retention and moodiness have returned. This certainly doesn't help the feelings pod [email protected] Feel free to e-mail me. Janet