10 Month Post-Op Update

Hi Everyone, Well today I'm 10 months post-op and have ONLY lost 75lbs. I think that I'm the slowest loser ever to on had WLS but I'm not going to give up. I truly believe in my heart that the Lord will continue to guide and direct me to my destination. I'm still exercising daily (30-45 minutes), I'm drinking my liquids (over 64ozs daily), I'm getting in my protein (over 100gms) and I take my vitamins faithfully every day. Overall, I'm so much healthier than I was 10 months ago. I've gone from a size 30/32 dress to 22/24 and I feel really GREAT!!! I'm trying not to have my slow weight loss get me so depressed so I look to this website for so much encouragement and I just want to say THANK YOU all for giving me this support. 341/266/175

Keep up the good work and yes the Lord will take you to where you need to be. You might want to check with your doctor on the 100 grams of protein though, I had heard/read somewhere that our bodies only absorb approximately 60-65 grams a day and the rest is just a waste of extra calories? Have a great day Jan P -133

Hey Marilyn, You are not alone in being a slow looser. I am a "heavy weight" and as of today I still have not lost 100 pounds. I started back exercising at the gym to see if things will get started again. I do not intend to weigh until 2/8/04. My eleven month anniversary is on the 7th and I will go get on my doctors scale for an official weigh-in. I said all that to say this; Keep your head up and your spirits high. The weight just can't stay around forever if you are doing the right things. You have great friends here to support you. SMILES!

Hi Marilyn: You have the right attitude.. DON'T GIVE UP!!! This is a tool that God has given us to help us get healthier. You are not where you use to be, however you are not where you want to be. Remember what God said... line up line, precept up precept. You can do ALL things through Christ who gives you strength. Continue doing what you are doing because I can't see anything that you are doing wrong. You are such an inspiration to me because I don't do everything I'm suppose to. Don't let depression "weigh" you down!!! Shake the devil off!! - Love Gayzelle