Did you ever make it to your Goal Weight?

How many people that had surgery in 2004 actually met their goal weight? I had surgery on 03/15/04 and I am still fighting the last 35 pounds. I watch what I eat and stay away from sweets and fatening foods. I do not do any caffaine, gave it up when I had WLS and never went back. Don't miss it at all and I sleep much better. My surgeron suggested to stay away from it if I can, it works as a stimulant and it's hard on the pouch. I work out three times a week and I just stay stuck at the same weight and it's frurstrating. I have tried moving my food around and that has not seemed to work either. Has anyone tried Atkins or Weigh****chers to reach their goal. I refuse to give up and can see that 150 mark in my future!! What do you all eat four years out? I would appreciate any suggestions! Thanks, Katie

Hi Katie....boy can I relate...Ide love to shed the last 25 lbs....I started out as a lightweight and lost a total of 80 lbs, I would love to make it too 100. But like you the last 25 wont come off though I have to admit I do eat junk on occasion and that doesnt help matters. I do try to keep active most days,, swimming and walking, and tons of manual labor, mainly in the yard and fields. The past two days though Ive gotten myself into summer time mode, no more junk!!! So far so good, mainly protein and lots of water, or ice tea. Ill let you know how it goes, its like a mild adkins program. The only thing is I will allow one junk thing a week. I figure by allowing one I will stick to my plan easier. Like you I will not give up...Its 25 or bust for me LOL Keep in contact we can compare whats working and whats not. Have a good weekend! Kimberly

no; i never made it...i got down 83 # ( which meant i was short about 25 from goal then) before my hubby got deathly sick in 2005...put back on about 33 and have managed to get about 8 back off- tho i play with them! i am not as energetic and do not exercise like i should- i try very hard to watch what i do eat...and some days i can be so "good" about my protein and water etc.... i am sitting at about 50 # from my goal today...and tho i feel healthier etc i still want to get there just because i need to for my head-and i want to be a bit smaller ---panni removal would help but i don't see it in my checkbook's near future! i would consider it a major accomplishment just to get myself back to where i was when he got sick--that would put me at 150 on the scale and at a more comfortable place in my head..... i'm thinking that i seriously need to almost go back to the very beginning with the stages starting with the liquids...more than a 5 day pouch test.....but my head is not ready yet.....

Nope, didn't make it, but I haven't stopped trying. Connie

I did make it to goal weight, but my doctor told me to expect to gain about 10 pounds once I reached the bottom and that is what happened. I'd love to lose the 10 but I don't really see it happening. What do I eat? Pretty much anything...BUT....in moderation. I am a firm believer in Weigh****chers as a healthy way to eat. I do follow it to some degree. I still am mindful of sugar and have to moderate that. Have you cut back on carbs? For the most part, I eat whole grains as my carbs but have been known to have a few bites of potato here and there. I also work out 3 days a week. Are you combining cardio and weights? Maybe change up your workout? Are you drinking water? How are you with veggies? I am always looking for new, healthy foods to try.... One thing I will NEVER EVER do is give up. I have to watch everything that goes into my mouth for the rest of my life. I have to work at keeping the weight off...and I will never stop. Keep up the great work! Sounds like you're on the right track! Joanie

Hi Kathie, you are among friends here, welcome! You will have great support from a terrific group of caring people so stick around. I'm like Joanie, I did reach my goal but have gained back about 10 lbs. and struggle every day to get it off. For me, when I let go of my fitness routine that's when I know I'm going to start putting on the weight, no way around it - more importantly, I lose that wonderful feeling of physical strength that I found to be so miraculous after losing over 200 lbs. I want that feeling back!!! I don't like feeling "soft" again, so I am recommitted today to STEP IT UP and take back control; I'm happy to be in your corner if you'll be in mine!!! Take care, Maureen