Where's everyone at???

Who is losing still? Where are you at with your weight loss? I STILL feel like a slow loser... I don't think I'll ever be satisfied until I hit that MINUS 200 lbs mark... So, what's everyone weigh now? I did this on the main board, but love to do it here more because we are all so close together......... Also, how much are you eating now a days? Since my gallbladder surgery I can EASILY eat 4oz now....even meat.....that scares me to death ::::shudders::::: I feel as if my pouch has stretched... Fears, fears, fears Who wants to go first? Beth -90

me too have slowwwwwwwwwwwed down but I was at start 210 and now I am 142 so total is like 68 pounds:shrugs: but.. like only seven pounds last month

Beth I'm down 109 and am at my surgeon's goal. I am having gallbladder problems, so I still can't eat much. Going in for the hepatabiliary(sp) exam next week. We'll see what happens. I'm still not eating much, but I suspect that will change soon. Fish is the worst for me and I really love it. Meat isn't easy either. Dianne

((((((Dianne))))))) I feel for you... I just had gallbladder surgery a week ago Tuesday and I'm doing A MILLION TIMES BETTER Read my profile...I suffered similar symptoms. Everyone swore it was a stricture too (dr's and nurses) by my symptoms (not being able to swallow/gag reflex/spitting syndrome) but it was my gb all along.... I feel SO GOOD and eating is like new again! I wish you well sweetie....keep me posted ok?? Get that gb out ASAP beth

I am down 81 lbs and can eat just about anything! Maybe that is not such a good thing! I will be 6 months out on the 27th of this month. Sure would be nice to hit 100 mark but I'm happy anyway. I stepped up the exercise a little just to see what happens. I will be excited when I get in the 100's even if it's 199. Denise 283/202/140

Beth I've had two endoscopies with dilation. Hasn't improved my ability to eat. At least food isn't getting stuck. But I am nauseous all the time and I still vomit. At the moment, I can't even imagine being able to eat. Thanks for the hugs. I'll let you know what happens. Dianne

Hey gang.... I think I am still losing, I weigh every 2-3 weeks, so i may have a week or 2 that I don't lose, and not know it. Last time I 'only' lost 5 pounds in 12 days. I think that is a very acceptable rate. The inches are still dropping. Depends on what I am eating as to how much I can get down. And even that varies day to day. I have days where food is repulsive, and days where if it isn't nailed down, it is alllll mine...... My surgeon has my goal wt at 155. I honestly think that is too thin, even though that gives me a 'normal' BMI. I have seen my sister at 165 and she looked deathly ill (we are built similar). We come from a family of 'stout' women. 'Big boned' (NOT fat) and tall. Anyhooo.....I will be happy at 199. I want to break the 200 mark. I sometimes think they, (dr's), focus on weight as if it is the only 'number' that matters. What about my now normal blood sugar, blood pressure and lipid levels?? I digress...... We are all doing great!!! And you are right about the closeness on the Jan board. I have posted a few replies on the main board, but it seems like the same few posters. Don't get me wrong, I have learned a lot from it. Our Iowa board used to be close, but seems the last month or so, the posting has been super slow. People busy with 'summer' activities, I hope. Wow what a long post to answer a couple of simple questions...... sorrrry..... hugs to all Sheila 368/266/155

((((((((((((((Sheila))))))))))))) I love your post and you can post as long as you want I agree with your comments, too I "want" to be 120-115 but I know in my heart I would look like death At least we are all BIG LOSERS.......well LITTLE LOSERS

I have lost 71.5 lbs. My weight loss has definately slowed down. I only lost 7 lbs last month, and only 3.5 so far this month. I sometimes feel like I eat too much. I can eat most anything, and that is scary because I don't always make the best choices. I have been tracking my food in fit day, and I usually eat between 900 and 1000 calories a day that includes at least 80 grams of protein. So I think I am doing the right thing. I exercise regulary (4 to 5 times a week). I was hoping to lose 100 lbs by 6 mos., but now I will be happy is I hit -80 by 7/18. I feel great, and I love fitting in a size 20 it sure beats a 28-30! Margo 334/313/241.5/160?

Hello again Beth--- I am doing pretty good but like you I fear that I have stretched my pouch too fast or someting. I can actually eat "normal sized" meals most of the time. Usually 3 oz of meat and some veggies and some starch. In total about 2/3 a cup usually. Like I have no problem eating 1/2 cup of yogurt or cottage cheese with half a piece of fruit. Which is what normal people should be eating. So yes, I am getting scared and I really want to get into some kind of counseling to deal with my food issues. My support group is taking a break for the summer so other than you guys I have no one to talk to about it or get ideas about how to beat these demons. I am still exercising almost daily although I fell off the bandwagon this week. It is really hard for me to get everything done during the day since I have DJ all of the time and hubby is not home to give me a break. I wish there were some more sitters in the area but there really isn't any. UGH! Anyways, I am down 88 pounds and I am still feeling great. I am getting ready to head back to school for my LAST TERM! Woo-hoo! There is still so much that I wanted to get done (classwise) before I graduated but with our impending move I am out of time! So off I go... Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. aka Lady Autumn Weight- 257/169/146 BMI- 44.1/29/25 Height- 5'4" Total Weight Loss: -88 lbs. Surgery Date- 1/19/05 Visit my OH profile or stop by My Weight Loss Journey Website at: home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney Visit my Live Journal at: livejournal.com/users/magickalmom