I have written before about how I have been on a four month plateau due to poor eating habits and that I had been to my surgeon and he put me on a strict eating plan. Well. I lost three pounds last week. It is not a lot compared to my first post op days, but I am so happy to be losing again... Just had to share it with you all... Blessings, Carolyn

Hi Nancy~~ My plastic surgeon told me that with the loose skin, fat, and tissue it must have added up to approximately 6-7 pounds. I thought it would be a lot more!! I'm not having an arm and thigh lift because I form very bad keloids (scar tissue) and he told me that I would not be happy at all with the results. I don't have that much loose skin in those two areas because I've been exercising regularly since about 6 weeks after my lap rny. My main concern was my stomach and hip area because my clothes were just not fitting correctly. I belong to 24 Hour Fitness and own a treadmill at home so I've been getting my share of exercise. My plastic surgeon did tell me that no matter how much you exercise you can never get rid of the loose skin without plastic surgery. Unfortunately, my insurance did not cover it so I had to pay for it myself. I still would like to get down to 125 so I'm going to continue on my journey. I wish I could attribute my not reaching my goal to my diet, but since my wls I have been faithfully drinking my protein drink for breakfast and have only one meal which consists of 3-5 oz. of protein and a fresh vegetable. I have not had any starches or sweets. I guess my body is just being stubborn. I used to weigh only 100 pounds when I got married, but my doctor did tell me that I have to remember my current age. Keep in touch!!! Aloha, Pat

Thanks Pat....Congratulations to you. My doctor set my goal at 150 which I thought was too high, I too think it should be 125...how much did you lose with the TT??? I think I would drop quite a bit if I had one. But I want to lose more before I have one.

It's an adjustment, but an exciting journey, isn't it?! Congtatulations on all your hard work! Blessings, Carolyn

Whenever I feel like that, I just look at old pics of myself or read my profile...the difference is so remarkable, I stop feeling mad at myself and count my blessings. I can walk without a cane...breath...sleep without a cpap machine...LIVE! I don't know everything about your journey, but I understand the frustration and can relate, because we're all taking this trip together. Shake off the blues and shake your size 9's in celebration!