Weight loss so far
It is nice to see so many responses from folks who had surgery around the same time. I have been kicking myself because I have been stalled/slowed for almost 2 months now. But overall, I am right there with everyone else.
As of my 6 month anniversary (7/7/08), I am down 69.5 lbs, 95 since my consult.
I went from an 18 to a big 6/small 8. I was 234 the day of surgery, and am sitting at 165.5. (I am tall--almost 5'11)
I really want to drop another 10-15 lbs, and end up in a slim size 6. If I go further, I won't cry 
but I would be satisfied to be a solid six.
However, things have very much slowed down for me. SOOOOO much of this is my fault. Bad food choices, lack of exercise, etc. I am to the point where it has stopped being easy, and I have to make good decisions every day. This is where the war is won, right? It is all the small victories along the way..... I look at each good decision as being a victory towards this overall war.
I am rambling, but it always help to restate one's goals and to bolster your motivation.
I think I need to get back on track, especially with the exercise.
In the next couple days, I am going to set down some concrete goals and work on plowing through these last 10 lbs.
but I would be satisfied to be a solid six.
However, things have very much slowed down for me. SOOOOO much of this is my fault. Bad food choices, lack of exercise, etc. I am to the point where it has stopped being easy, and I have to make good decisions every day. This is where the war is won, right? It is all the small victories along the way..... I look at each good decision as being a victory towards this overall war.
I am rambling, but it always help to restate one's goals and to bolster your motivation.
I think I need to get back on track, especially with the exercise.
In the next couple days, I am going to set down some concrete goals and work on plowing through these last 10 lbs. 
I'm getting in ALL my protein and water and I feel real discouraged. Am I dooing something wrong? 
My surgery was 1/18/08 and as of today Ive lost 110 lbs. From a sz 30/32 to anywhere from a 12 to a 16 depending on where I buy from. But my loss has SLOWED big time. I thought something was wrong with me because now Im lucky to lose a few lbs in a month. I lost 90 lbs within the first 4 months and then it just got really slow. I guess I need to shake things up more. Different foods, different workouts. Congrats to everyone! Can you all believe its been SIX MONTHS??????
hey y'all, as of today I'm down 53lbs. On surgery day I was 234lbs and wearing a size 16 or 18. Today I"m in 10's and some 8's (I even have a pair of stretch jeans and a Gap skirt in a 6..), but on the most part I"m mostly a 10.
I'm a SLLLLLLOWWWWW loser. I've hit lots of stalls...but I've kicked things up a notch here in the last 3 weeks and things are going well.
The most exciting thing is I;m preparing to run my first 5K in Sept. I"m on a program now that is training me so I can RUN the whole thing.. WE'll see. The training is going great though.
I can not and will not complain about being a slow loser.....I am so pleased with ME RIGHT NOW. I love being able to wear tank tops, tube tops and stuff that I would've never worn in the past.
Good luck to all......it sounds like we're all on course.
On my 6 month surgiversary I was down 120 pounds. I was in a 36+ womens pants and I am in a 22/24. I wore a size 5x top and now I am in either an XL or just a plain ole L! I still have a little time left in the plus section but not too long! Looking foward to shopping at a regular section. I am having tons of sagging skin but what do you expect from all the weight and how long I had been huge (I was 387 at my high).
I had surgery on 1/28/08. So far I have lost 64 lbs. This past month I've only lost 2lbs. I am getting a little frustrated. I only eat what I am suppose to and stay away from carbs such as bread and pasta. I am walking at least 4 days a week 3-4 miles each time. I do know that some days I don't get enough fluids. It just seems like when you wait the 30/30 before and after eating you don't have enough time to do all the drinking. SO, I'll keep plugging along and hope more weight comes off. I would hate to think that this is it for me.
Mary
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