9 month Check Up..have you had yours? How did it go?

I just realized that mine is two weeks away!! My has time flown by! Since 6 month check up on August 2, 2007, I have lost about 23 pounds. I must admit I am a little sad because I really see the weight loss has slown down a lot. At my three months check up, I had lost 43 pounds (in 11 weeks) and at my 6 months check up I had lost 49 (in 14 weeks). So now I am having to challenge my self to see if I can lose at least 7 more pounds by October 25, 2007. It does not sound like a lot but when my average is about 2 pounds a week (sometimes less) the 7 pounds will be a challenge to get off. So guys...send me some prayers, fairy dust, and positive thoughts for the next 15 days so I can meet or hopefully exceed my 7 pound goal!! Thanks Stephanie

Sending it your way Stephanie!!! I am so glad I don't have a 9 month. Gives me a little more time to get to doc's goal, just 16lbs away. You can do it Steph...just keep up the hard work. Anna

Thanks Anna!!

Hi Steph, I had my 9 month last week. I asked my surgeon about a goal and also about what I can expect at this point. She said that having lost 75% of my overweight and losing 115 pounds, that even if I didn't lose another pound, they'd deem me a "success". She said there's no real goal. I'm eating the way I'm supposed to be, I'm exercising, getting in my water and supplements, so my body will just decide when it's at a place it would like to maintain. At first I was hoping for a number to reach for, but the more I think about it, I like her thinking. My goal was to get healthier and prevent disease, etc. So, I'll just see where I end up and keep on keeping on. Would I like to lose more weight? Of course! But I'm finally feeling like I have a "healthy" mentality about it all. (today anyway ) Kerry

Thanks for your response Kerry and congrats on being a success already!! I have not quite lost 75% of my excess body weight yet...but I am working on it daily. I do feel like my mentality has changed for the better as far as the decisions I make about what to eat and exercising. And it is making a difference. I do have my days when I fall off the wagon and dont want to get back on...but I remember the reason why I had this surgery and get back up and start over again.

I am sending prayers your way Steph!!!!!!! Now remember, we continue to lose for 18 months or beyond. So, you are going to do this even though the weightloss has slowed ok? You are one determined girl, I can tell!!!

Thanks Janie!! I am determined and thanks for letting me know your stats so I could see I was on target with you! I really appreciate you guys!

Oh, I just checked, at my 3 month I lost 45 lbs, at my 6 month I lost 36 lbs (from month 3-6) and not from month 6-p (It will be nine on the 22nd of this month) I've lost 20. SO, you are right on schedule my dear.

Steph- I have mine next week. My weight loss is pretty similar to yours. I was hoping to be at 180 by my 9 month, but that would be 7 pounds in a week, and I don't even care to attempt it! lol! I'll shoot for 185 instead! Good luck! Belle

And good luck to you too!! Let me know how things go!