ISN'T IT AMAZING?

Hi all my April buddies. I was just looking back over all of our posts for the past 6 months, and I was amazed at the similarities we all have faced. The most recent were the major plateaus (all at about the same time) and now the reaching of the onederlands and the loss of 100 pounds by six months out. Does anyone else think we are remarkable? Or is it just me? Judy

Hello Judy, I was doing the same thing last weekend, checking out where everyone was and I still can't believe the simalarities we are all going thru. I just got over a plateau a couple weeks ago and feel so much better that I know how to over come those loops and move on with the weightloss. I feel so much better now that I can get up off my rear and get out and walk if I can't get to the swimming pool. I can catch a bus to the local mall to walk when its to cold to walk outside. I have to thank give Big thank you to my surgeon and all of you here at OH for the support. Thank you all again, Tom 536/394/250 - 142 lbs in 6 monthes!!!

Tom, You are doing amazingly well! You are to be envied. Best of luck as you continue your journey. Let's hope we don't have too many more plateaus. Judy

Support has amazing effects. I feel like I can come here, post about what I'm going through and not be patronized. This procedure is the single hardest thing I've ever done for myself but it is also the single most rewarding thing. I hit Onederland about 2 months ago and will probably struggle with the last 20 pounds (I have 15 to go before I join the Century Club). I've taken the advice of so many people here. I would have gone out of my mind if I didn't have this resource. I also go to my state board but don't relate as well. You all were "under the knife" as almost the same time I was so it seems that we were all "re-birthed" together. My hats off to all the April WLS patients...you've have done so much more for me than I can ever explain!!! L*

Laura, Way to go with your weight loss! I agree with you about the support from the Aprils. I visit the main board and also the California board. But, the April board is where I feel the most warmth and support. HERE'S TO US!! Judy

HI Judy I am so proud of you all , you have all done such a wonderful job. So many have lost 100 or more lbs and are in onederland. I always seem to be the whiner and moaner in the group, but I feel such disappointment that I have not been as successful as the majority. I know we all lose at different rates etc etc and we shouldnt compare, but its hard to do all that when you are the one who feels like the failure. I wanted this so badly, and I still do. I go for days and nothing passes my lips that shouldnt, I just dont know what to do anymore. I want success so badly but when I have tangible proof of the fact that this isnt working for me like it is with others, I cant help but be let down, we all had surgery around the same time and it has been such a joyous ride for many of you, and I dont want to take away from the pleasure I feel for all of you, but my heart is heavy with the "always wanting" if you know what I mean.. hugs from down under Helen

Helen, Please, please, please don't feel like a failure! Your pounds will come off, just give it time. I know it doesn't help for me to say that everyone is different. I don't like to hear that either. I prayed that the pounds would melt off me like others I had read about. I am still short of 100 pounds lost (since Feb) by about 2 pounds. But . . . I had already lost 18 at the time of surgery. So, in actuality, I have only lost 80 since surgery. See, I am a slow loser, also. I'm sorry you dont' have a support group. I am always here if you want someone to talk to or bounce ideas off of. I really enjoyed your journal and am very envious of your beauty!! You are one hot babe. Your husband is the loser, not you. I am also a single mom of two, although they are on their own now. Take care and write to me, please. Judy [email protected]