I had my 5 month check up. I went in having lost over 100lbs since March 2 and I was soooo excited to share with my surgeon. So as I sat there with this big grin on my face he came in with my chart, said hello, sat down opened the chart and said WHOA. So here it comes I thought, the accolades, the congratulations, the pat on my back, NOPE. He was NOT happy. He said I lost too much weight in too short of time. He said he could tell I'm not eating enough and I'm not getting in enough protein. (As my hair is falling out). He's concerned about my labs, (we're waiting for those to come back). He said at this stage I should be at 1200 calories a day. I consume about 800. I said but wait, won't that slow down my weight loss? He said, it better!! I was so upset. Yet truthfully, he's concerned about my health and I can't fault him for that. So I'm making some changes and following his advice. I just wanted to share with others as I have seen many fellow Marchers upset at their weight loss.
Bottom line is, do not compare your weight loss to others. (I know easier said than done). Losing slower is not a bad thing, in fact, it's better long term.

How awesome! Congrats!!

I am a bit past my 5 month anniversary date, I had surgery March 17th.  I have lost 59.2 pounds since surgery and 81.2 total.  I am closing in on Onederland very soon so I'm happy about that.  We are going on vacation to Disney World in a few days and I was hoping to be a few pounds lighter than I am right now, but I'm still happy with how I'm feeling.  Everyone keeps saying how they are losing slowly, but other than a few who have lost 80 or more pounds since surgery it looks like most of us are around the 55 to 65 pound mark.  I am less concerned with the number on the scale these days, since I'm feeling so much better about myself, but I do still hate to get on the scale and see no loss on any given week, lol.  I'm hoping that all the walking we will be doing at Disney World will give me a big loss when we return!! 

I think you are doing great!  My surgery was 3/27/09 and I have lost 66 lbs so far.  I had to learn early on that I could not compare my weight loss to anyone else's.  I seem to have lost it slower than average, but I feel AMAZING and that is more important to me than what the damn scale says!   Congratulations on taking back control...we are awesome!!!

Please explain the jerkey part.  Are you just chewing on jerkey and protein drinks during the day?  That sounds like a good idea because I most definately am NOT losing weight anymore and I just dont get it.  Im so depressed,