3 Months Post-Op

Hey Everybody Hope all of you are having a Saturday! Tomorrow is Mother's Day so I'd like to wish all you mommies a Happy Mother's Day . Well, today marks my 3rd month since surgery and I have lost 46.6 pounds. I am happy but a little bummed I didn't meet my personal goal of -50#s. I seem to be the slowest loser (I checked the charts-)--what could I be doing wrong? My hubby says it's better to lose it slow? He's always trying to encourage me . Anyway, I just wanted to tell you all how thankful I am to have this board where I can come and share my concerns, advice, wow moments, and anything else. You gals are great! Elisa

Oops meant to write--Hope all you are having a nice Saturday!

I think you're doing fabulous! You are so pretty. (hugs) Terri

Hey there my surgery twin! wooo wooo 3 months down for us!! Thank you so much Terri. You are doing awesome as well and looking mighty . I try not to complain...but it just feels a bit better when I do --silly me. Elisa

Hi Elisa, I feel like a slow loser too. When I hear about other people losing gobs or the pounds just falling off, I DO feel envious, but I remind myself that's not why I did this [for reasons I've already mentioned a hundred times and I DO FEEL BETTER]. I've gone over my intake with the nutritionist and I think I am getting in too many calories, and I'm not exercising, so I blame that too. I thought we'd still be losing a pound a day at this point, but, well, we ARE losing, and that's what counts, right? I try to put it in perspective - I am doing everything I CAN and that I am supposed to be doing, I log everything that goes in my mouth, I take every vitamin religiously, I eat my protein, push the fluids, I've gotten more active as I've felt better [but no organized exercise YET]. I'm guessing my metabolism was super slowed down from the damage I did to my body before hand - I don't know why else I am slower than other folks. Sometimes I get into a tailspin of fear that I'm going to be that statistic who doesn't lose, or gains it back [did anyone see that Biggest Loser special with the woman who had bypass and was fat again?!? {shudder}]. OTOH, I just can't let myself feel crazy like that all of the time. I keep coming here and seeing that I'm not the only one who is 'slow' or who has fears. We've survived surgery , we're healthy, we're losing [the last time I lost weight it was only 66 pounds in a YEAR's time] ... I say LET'S BE HAPPY. OK, now that I said that, if you haven't already I recommend that you: -take your measurements regularly! -log your intake either online or in a journal and review it regularly -keep your carb intake below 100g !PROTEIN FIRST! -get at least 8 glasses of fluids [water may still be hard to tolerate now because of the pH, but anything sugar/caffeine free counts - I like water with lemon slices, diet tea, lite orange juice halved with water]! -get your heartrate up for 30 minutes a day [a hard one for me] -SMILE you are doing SUPER - it's only month THREE! xosm

Hi GG, you are so right and my mom told me the same thing "it's not a race". I really shouldn't be complaining because last time I lost 40lb it took me about 6-7 months! Losing weight now is definitely a lot easier I haven't been logging what I've been eating like I was at the beginning. I didn't want to become too obsessive about that. I started again--because you recommended it--and I might see what the problem is (if there is one?). Coming here definitely calms me down on crazy days like today. I appreciate so much all the feedback you gave me on my losing slow issue (it feels better to be reminded I'm not alone). Thank you for putting some sense into me & for the great info on what I can do to make sure I am losing at an optimal rate. You're the coolest GG ! Elisa

Happy Mother's Day to you too!! Your kids must be happy with the new and healthier you!! Don't be bummed about losing slowly. Remember, slow and steady wins the race!! You have lost 47 lbs. and that is nothing to sneeze at. Enjoy Sunday and remember we are all blessed to have our families, health, and this support group!!! Mary Jo

Hi Mary Jo! Thanks so much for the encouragement--it means a lot . I hope you have a wonderful Sunday as well...btw I'm not a mommy--yet but I'm going to make sure I celebrate my Mom because she's the best! Elisa

Hi Elisa, I checked out your profile and you look fantastic!! I love the facial shots with the glasses Your doing a great job with your weightloss. And your hubby is right, it's better to lose it slow and look and feel healthy then to be a fast loser and not feel and look so hot. Keep up the great work.....your looking fantastic!!! Sylvia

Hey there Sylvia, I blushed when I read you're post . Thank you so much for the encouragment & support. I'm such a complainer...but I feel better now--just trying to stay positive! Girl, I saw that picture of you and Mary Ann and it's a great picture-I love it! You are looking yourself. Elisa