Hi Donna! I know exactly what you mean!!! As you can see by my earlier post I am really strict with my diet and exercise, but have only lost 5 pounds since March 6, 2006. I had TT on that date and my ps told me that is approximately the amount of extra skin and fat that he removed. I get really down on myself because I start to wonder if it is worth adhering to my strict food intake and exercise. Is it really worth it? When I haven't lost any weight since being 12 months post op. I get really down on myself when I see people that have lost 150 pounds or more. I am only 5 feet tall and should really weigh about 110-115 pounds. I started at 261 and currently weigh 130 pounds. So I'm still not really in the normal range for my height. My surgeon told me that apparently my body has reached its comfort zone and that I should be happy with what I have lost so far. I hate to be greedy, but I see pictures of other post ops where they've gone from a 3X and now wear a size 4 or size 6. That's when I get really depressed. It would be great if we could get more January, 2005 post ops to start posting again so that we could support and encourage each other as we did right after our WLS. I hope others read this post as a cry out for help!!! Take care and God Bless. Lots of aloha, Pat

Hang in there Donna! It sounds like many of us are enduring the same trials & temptations. I have good days and not so good ones. I'm finding my worst times are at night. I just want to nibble constantly. So far, my weight has stayed within my "range" (I give myself a 3 lb. + or - range so I don't freak out over every little ounce) but I've been hanging close to the top of my range and that doesn't make me happy. We will have to keep encouraging each other! Hugs! Vickie J.

Vickie, I haven't been good at all about reading and posting, but I find myself "tempted" more so I got online tonight to read and get re-energized. To see my January family experiencing the same thing gives me comfort but still know I have to get in under control. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Stacy! How have you been? I must be one of the few exceptions. I still only consume about 600 calories per day. I still drink one protein shake per day and take 2 multi-vitamins, biotin, B-12, iron and calcium. I just saw my surgeon 2 weeks ago, and he told me that if this works for me, that it's all good. I use the treadmill 3X a week and also go to 24 Hour Fitness. I drink about 140+ oz. of water everyday. I mainly eat veggies and 4 oz. of a protein, normally chicken or fish. I also do only 2 meals per day, and my surgeon said no snacks from the very beginning right after surgery. Hope this helps. I really feel that it is an individual thing. Take care!! Aloha, Pat

Hiya Kristi, I started at 315 lbs. and 5'8. I am now at 182 (gained 5 lbs., Grrrrrr!!) I would like to be at 140, but would settle for 150. Still, I look pretty darned good now. My picture is not current, but I have to wait until my DH gets time to post new one(which could be months!) Lou Ann P.S. Role Call...????? Janet! Dr. Scott! Janet! Brad! Rocky! Ugh! Either you will get it or you won't.... RHPS!