It's been over a year......

I haven't been keeping current with OH's site due to post op depression and adjustments. Its 13 most out and I have lost 90 pounds. I have lost those some time ago and have just been maintaining for about four months. I have begun exercising, but I have been overeating and have not been losing weight like I want to. I have been eating too many carbs and I know that is contributing to the lack of continued weight loss. I know when I had WLS I signed up for a lifestyle change, not just a quick fix. I need to remind myself of that and plan accordingly. Just putting it down encourages me, but any encouraging words would be helpful!

Hi Carolyn!!! Congratulations on your losing the 90 pounds!!! Don't underestimate yourself, you have done awesome!!! I am also 13 months post op and have lost 114 pounds. Like yourself, I did not reach my goal weight. Stay positive Carolyn you have come a long way. Just stay true to yourself and keep up the exercising and make sure you get in enough protein everyday. Remember, at least 50 grams per day. Are you still drinking a protein shake? I'm still drinking my Isopure shake and probably will never give it up!!! Yum, yum!!! I love it.!!! I started at 261 pounds, am currently 148 pounds, my goal was 125 pounds, and my doctor's goal was 135-140 pounds. I'm only 5 feet tall so I feel I'm at a disadvantage with carrying any extra weight that a taller person could probably get by with. Carolyn, it is a lifestyle change and don't forget what you've been through to get to this point. Stay positive and you will start losing again. I also haven't lost anymore weight since December, 2005. I exercise at 24 Hour Fitness, eat 650-800 calories per day, taking all my supplements, and still have not lost anything. I'm having a TT on March 6, and hopefully will loose more weight with the loose skin and after the liposuction. Have a great week and stay positive!!!! Please feel free to e-mail me if you want so we can exchange our experience with each other. Aloha, Pat 261/148/125

Carolyn, Hang in there! You're right, it is a lifestyle change and I think that is the hardest part of all. As they say, the dr. operated on our stomachs, not our heads. Stop and remember why you decided to undergo the drastic step of having someone re-route your plumbing. If you're like most of us, it was to lose weight to get healthy. That goal probably hasn't changed for you. Our weight is just a number but being healthy - going off meds no longer needed, being able to walk without pain or shortness of breath, etc. - those things are tangible results of your hard work. If you have lost enough weight that you've met those health goals, GREAT! But if you haven't, get back on your surgeon's program and keep working towards your goal. I know, easier said than done, but I also know that YOU CAN DO IT!! You've made it this far & you can make it all the way! Vickie J.

Thank you so much for your posting... As an update... I saw my surgeon last week and I had gained 3 pounds, but he told me that my hair, skin, muscle tone were great. He was very happy about my exercise program. He put me on a eating plan that I plan on following and I will be seeing him monthly for a while. He was very understanding, but also serious about seeing me succeed at the weight loss. Blessings, Carolyn

Good for you! You've taken the first step and that is always the hardest! Keep it up!! Vickie J.