I am the same My doc and at all the meetings say that if will be like this till atleast 2 yrs out lol I think it is funny My hubby needs a I get him all the time at night in

Thanks for responding Becky. You are doing great. Almost at goal. How exciting. Your workout is an inspiration for me. I need to step that up. Take care hugs

Hi Pat, thanks for responding. I always feel an extra attachement to you because you are not only from Hawaii but also had surgery the exact same day I did. Thanks for responding. Hugs

I've lost 144.5 lbs., goal is about another 53, and I'm right around 1000 calories I think, like everybody else I'm not really keeping track as much as watching what & how much. I'm on the treadmill & ab lounger 4-5 x wk. and I just joined a gym today to start trying to tighten up and build muscle before time for plastics. So glad to read everybodies great progress reports. This is such an adventure....

Hi Mimi!! Just like Mitzi, I too have been on a plateau for about 2 weeks. Do you take a protein shake? Are you getting in at least 70 grams of protein per day? Stay away from any carbs (rice, pasta, bread, potato, etc.). That will surely ruin things. What is your daily menu like? Here's mine: Breakfast - Protein shake Lunch - 3-4 oz. of chicken or fish and some veggies Dinner - same as lunch I drink about 130 oz. of water per day. My doctor also doesn't allow any snacks. I know that all doctors are different, but these are my requirements. Plateaus are fustrating. I was using my treadmill at home, but my doctor told me that I needed to step up my exercising to more cardio and weights. So I just joined 24 Hour Fitness and have been working out with weights, the elliptical, and stationary bike. Don't be discouraged, I think at this point of the game we same to all be at about the same place with our weight loss. I weighed 261 pounds on the date of my surgery, January 10, 2005 and have lost 103 pounds. I have another 30 pounds to reach my goal. I'm only 5 feet tall so I don't have much play as far as my goal. Actually, I would like to lose another 35 pounds but I just don't know if that's possible. How tall are you? My doctor did tell me that shorter people have lower metabolism and will not lose weight as quickly. Who would have thought!!! He also told me that I have another 4 month window until February in which I can lose the rest of my weight to reach goal. After that, he told me that it would become very difficult. Keep the faith, it's bound to happen soon! Aloha, Pat 261/158/goal 120-125