Do I suck, or what?

My 5 month anniversary will be on the 16th of this month. Since surgery I've lost a total of 61 pounds. Ummm, am I the only one who is this low?? I do have a problem sometimes remembering to take my vitamins. But I do drink my water. Calorie intake is still limited. Tell me what you think. 289/230/??

I am 5 months out and have lost 58 pounds. You are doing better than I am. Ruth 290/232

I'll be 5 months out next week. So far, I've lost 63 lbs. It has really slowed down the last month, but it is still coming off, so I am not complaining. Cathy G. 307-highest weight 291-surgery consult 260/197/149??

NO!!!!!!!!! You do NOT suck. You are doing great. When was the last time you lost 61 lbs in less than 5 months? Hmmm?? Some people who lose like gangbusters in the beginning were carrying around a lot of water weight. I was. I gained 28 lbs of fluid in just a few days because I didn't take my diuretics, 14 of those in the hospital after surgery. But I'm counting those 14 pounds and say I've lost 84 lbs. I am not taking diuretics now. If I did, I'd probably drop another 10 pounds at least. If I go by my doctor's visit weight the day before surgery, I've lost 70 pounds. If I go by my "taking all my diuretics faithfully for a month" weight before my trip for surgery, I've only lost 56 lbs. So you can see how fluid can skew the weight loss figures and why you shouldn't compare your loss to mine or anyone else's. And you can see why the scales can drive some of us completely insane. You are doing great! Jeanie 320/334/348/264/165-ish

Hello, I am 5 months out on the 23, and I have lost 75 pounds I am sitting at 205, I read others stories and I feel like I am losing less to, it has really slowed down this past month, I know I have to increase the protien and water as well, I dont really eat that much, I still get sick over some food, I dont want meat either, well like chicken and steaks, I cant eat them.

I will be 6 months out on Aug 3 and I've lost 62 pounds. I've been a little concerned because they mentioned that at 6 months, they (my doctor's office) want me to have lost 50% of my excess weight. I was on target at 3 months having lost 26%, but now I'm lagging behind. I think at this point, my lack of exercise is playing a factor. All of my weight lost thus far has been without exercise, so I guess I'm spoiled. I'm just having a difficult time getting myself going to get the exercise done. Any advice? Kristi

First, you don't suck. You've lost a LOT of weight and should be proud. Second, how much have you lost as a percent of your excess? That's what you should really be looking at, not pounds. Since surgery, I've lost 95 lbs., which is 41% of my excess. So it might sound like a lot of weight (and it is...), but I still have 9% to go to get to the halfway mark. My 6-month surgery anniversary is 8/23, so I've still gotta lose another 20 lbs. in the next six weeks, which is fully achievable. Keep working hard, keep watching what you eat and keep your chin up! Joe RNY 2/23/2005 412/317/???

Hey, don't feel bad, I may be coming up on the century mark in total weight loss, but since my surgery date, I've only lost about 70 lbs that is a little more than what I have left to lose. I think that the weight loss depends on several things, including the amount that needs to be lost. FE: a person needing to lose 300lb will lose faster than a person needing to lose 100. You have done great, just don't get discouraged.

No you don't suck!!! You are doing great. You have plenty of time and I know you feel so much better with what you have lost so far. Don't worry....be happy LOL Cory

No, you don't. I had my surgery the day before your's and I've lost 65 lbs. 244/179/139