Lori... I have thought about your post for a while now. Yes, I am happy with my success...HOWEVER...I think I am getting somewhat skewed from the real goal, here. I started at 350+ at my highest, 346 on my consult (dieted before I saw the MD, bc I didn't want him to think I was fat..geez!), 310 on DOS, and now am 149, with a goal of 150 set by the MD. Even though I have lost 200+ lbs, I find myself not happy with it. I am obsessed with getting to 135 before I even consider plastics, and often beat myself up over my inability to get there so far. My MD said he did not want me below 145, since my excess weight, he thinks, is due to the MASSIVE amounts of skin I have, and the fact I have boooo-taaayyy..LOL (Amazingly, my butt did not go flat! Imagine that!) I have never been this thin...well, I gues I had to be at some point on the way up to 350+, but lord only knows when...prolly in elementary school...you would think I would be pleased, but I am sad. The skin, the last 15 lbs, the newfound sexuality, the looks, propositions...siiighhh..I am just confused, I guess... Sorry to spoil the Happy posting, but, like I said, I have been thinking about how to answer for a little while now. I figured the truth is best...no sugar coating...I may dump

My success is somewhat dim. I started at 274 the day of surgery and since February I've hovered at 190. I just can't seem to get rid of anymore. I decided to focus on toning my body now. When this one specific area on my upper abdomen is gone or hangs flat (deflated skin, you know!) then I can look into ps! Thats my goal. I know I could go for it now, being at this weight for so long, but its just not low enough. I'm 5'3" and my doc said I should try to get down to 150, thats still 40 pounds. Ugh. So, if I watch my body and not the scale I may stay more motivated. I don't know.

Congratulations! Dianne 340/145

Congrats. You look so awesome too!! I started out at 240 and now weigh about 140. I range from 139-141. I havent lost any for about 6-7 months. I wanted to see 130, but I dont really see that happening. Im 5`7, so my weight is pretty good for me. Some days I feel I eat way too much and I know Im not eating as good as Im supposed to. Im waiting for the weight to come back like it did every other time I lost weight. I have the hardest time sticking to how I am supposed to eat. I go back to those old dreaded habits. Im trying to add more protien to my diet, but when it comes to drinking water, I dont do well at all. If I drink a 16 oz bottle in a day, Im doing good. But I do have to agree with you. I never thought I would lose the weight and be this thin. My goal was 150 and I thought that was out of reach!! Who knows...130 may get here someday!! =-)

Sue, Saying a little prayer for a speady resolution,and sending it your way... I don't blame you for being frustrated! Please keep us all updated! We care! Mae