First time here.

Hello my name is Camille. I had surgery Mar 18 2003. I can't believe it has almost been a year. I am excited and frustrated all at once. I was considered a lightweight at 240 pounds and 5'5" so i had planned on getting all of my weight off long before 1 year. I have gotten so off track and I haven't lost weight in many months. I am currently at 160 and my goal is at least 140. I know that is not much and I know I can do it. I just can't find the motivation. I hardly exercise anymore and I am making poor food choices. Does anyone know how much food I should be eating at 11 months? Any advice or butt kickings would be much appreciated. Congratulations to all of you losers out there. I admire your discipline and dedication to your goal.

Hey Camille, if you will kick my butt, I will kick yours. I too am only about 25 lbs from goal and have not lost anything in several months. Just have to get back on track, water, protein, water, protein, water, water, water, oh yeah and exercise. Gosh, I can't believe I am telling you this and not doing it my self. I do however, have a very nasty hernia that I am awaiting insurance approval to repair, and then maybe I can get back on track. Good luck Jan P 3/24/03 -132

Hi Cami, I know what you mean, Its very hard to get back on track. I have been trying for months. I am 5'7 and had the surgery 03-03-03. Started out at 270 now at 155, just 5 pounds from the docs goal and I just dont see me losing the last 5 pounds till I have my tummy tuck in June. I have managed to start drinking water again. I have been drinking about 70 oz a day for about 2 weeks and I have 1 coke in the evening. I now stock up on carrots and snack on them all day when I get the urge to munch.

I checked out both of your profiles. You both look great. Congratulations on your loses. The last few days I have been trying to cut out the carbs and it just sucks. So i decided that I am going to cut down the carbs, not out. I will eat less carbs, more protein and try to get back to the gym. I drink alot of water so that hasn't been a problem, but I have been sneaking the occasional Diet Coke which I was addicted to before my surgery. My surgeon says absolutly no carbonation and I don't want to get back into the six pack a day habit, so I have got to cut it out. Jennifer, is your insurance paying for your TT. I luckily don't have that much sagging skin, just on my breasts which I will have to have lifted. Insurance will never pay for plastic surgery for me. I will have to save, save, save. It's great to hear from fellow 03/2003'ers. Keep up the good work and I will try to follow all of your examples.

You aren't alone. I have 20 to go also. It is so tough. Each day is a struggle, but it is worth it. -- Wendy