Would you be happy?

A thought came to me today - if I stopped losing tomorrow for good, would that satisfy me? I know this is highly unlikely, given that we're not even 3mos post-op yet, but I wondered. If I stopped losing NOW, would this have all been worth it? (I know my brain's on overdrive - bear with me!) My answer would be yes. I feel much healthier, I don't hurt as much, I'm out playing soccer with my kids. Heck, I'm still in sizes 24's and 26's (I'm tall), and I'm pretty darn satisfied. This week I've actually used the armrests in my minivan for GASP, resting my arms on - I haven't done that in a long time - definitely a WOW moment! What about you - if you stopped losing right now, would it be worth it? Melissa 399/307/180ish...

Melissa I had the open RNY on 01/27/2005 and I have gone from 282-227. If I stopped losing at this point I would think that I was blessed to have lost 55 lbs in such a short time, yet I am so addicted to seeing a smaller number on the scale (each time) that I think I'd be heart broken. I do feel so much healthier and can physically exert myself without becoming winded so easily. I guess I have mixed feelings on the subject... Thank God we aren't done being BIG LOSERS! T 282/227/160

I admit, I am too adicted to seeing smaller numbers. If I stopped loosing right now I would be depressed for awhile but as long as I could not gain it back I would be happy. I am healthier than I have been in a long time and I am living life to the fullest these days. However, even thought I have lost 53 lbs, I have gained that much before and I'd be so stressed about gaining it back that I think at this point I would have a really hard time coping and might have to seek additional help, therepy to deal. KWIM? Jamie

If I had lost 92 pounds in under 3 months..I'd be happy too.... For myself..noope..I would not be satisfied at ALL if I did not lose more weight. I did this to get out of the obese life ALTOGETHER..all the way. I did not put my life on the line 100% to get 50% returns. I appreciate the bennies I have already realized healthwise..but I want the whole enchilada... Sher' 272/225/????

I would probably say yes. I am almost the at the lowest weight since meeting my husband back in 1993. I am in @ size 22 clothes (some smaller some bigger depending on cut and brand). I have lost over 50 pounds since surgery and over 85 total since starting my WLS journey. I have not lost this large of an amount EVER. I know I won't stop losing but if for some odd reason I did, I would be happy about what I have done but also upset that I couldn't lose more. Heidi 315/229/?

Melissa, first of all -- you are doing so FABULOUS, My Friend - congrats!! Hmmmmm... good question. If I stopped losing right now, I would be like J said - depressed... and then I'd find myself another doctor and figure out WHY I couldn't lose any more -- I just couldn't take that lying down! and... no... I wouldn't think it was worth it! But happily, that won't happen, I'm positive beyond any doubt... because this isn't just another diet (even though I have to remind myself of that daily), it's a way of life and consuming 700-800 calories/day and exercising 30 minutes daily is something I've never tried... I am very successful with this way of life and kiss the ground I walk on in total gratitude for being given this choice and lifesaving tool

Yes, yes, yes! 66.5 pounds is awesome and I feel great. This is the smallest I've been in probably 15 years. I can walk the entire length of the plant without getting winded and have a lot more energy now. I don't get winded going up the stairs anymore. I'm still having trouble eating meat but even if that lasts forever, it will still be way worth it! Pat 329.5/263/150

Yes, yes, yes! 66.5 pounds is awesome and I feel great. This is the smallest I've been in probably 15 years. I can walk the entire length of the plant without getting winded and have a lot more energy now. I don't get winded going up the stairs anymore. I'm still having trouble eating meat but even if that lasts forever, it will still be way worth it! Pat 329.5/263/150

Nope! Not a bit. I am proud and happy to have lost 48 lbs. in 2 months and I love the new me (smaller clothes, better sleep,better overall health, no diabetes, no meds.) but...........I want to see that golden land of the average weight! I wanna bask in the admiration of my husband and friends in my size 12 swimsuit! I want to feel my ribs!!!! I wanna see my toes!!!

Nope! Simple saying I would be really upset to think I went though the 6 month program and spent money for dietrician etc to just lose 39 lbs?? No way! I would be mad as h***!