A 119lbs is awesome!!! You know what I've noticed? When you get to the last number before a change it takes FOREVER to lose it and I'm not sure why. 300 hung around for awhile before it gave up and slipped into the 290's....then again 250 hung around for awhile....recently it was 230...it hung around for almost 2 weeks! As of this week I'm 225 and I know when I get down to 200 it will probably dig in and hang on before letting me slip into ONEderland! I've gone from 333 down to 225 and from a very tight 28 to about a 16/18 depending on the cut so I'm not complaining though. Cathy

I know that sounds funny, but i was in the high range of the super morbidly obese (63+) when i began my journey 6 months ago, and i am now at a 44 bmi. i have lost a total of 122lbs as of this morning, and am feeling for the most part pretty good. I have had several wow moments including last week we took our 3 yr old daughter to see finding nemo on ice, and my butt fit into the seats without bulging over. i am down several clothing sizes, and much more active than i was prior to surgery. i have had difficulties with throwing up, and with the constipation like everyone else, but so far not having an issue with the hair loss (fingers crossed and knocking on wood). I am so proud of having had the surgery done, and greatful to everyone on the oh site for their support during this trying journey. for those out there that think that by having the surgery done we took the easy way out..well they can shove it where the sun dont shine because there was nothing easy about this whole thing. i think they have it easy because they have never had to deal with the things we deal with. to everyone out there, i am proud of you for your loss thus far, dont get discouraged if you havent lost alot, because each lb you lose is one lb healthier and towards your goal. thank you all again for your support. Anita B 420/298/200 someday soon i hope

Me too. I've been gaining and losing the same four pounds for two months. I've been having "what the hell" pity parties with sugar and stupidity. I don't feel like a failure as I have lost 65% (80-84 pounds depending on what day it is) of my excess weight but I do freak myself out thinking "this is it". I want to lose 40 more pounds to get to my "ideal" body weight but I'm discouraged, thinking it's not going to happen for me. Many of us seem to be going through the same thing. There must be a 6-7 month curse or something.

I am sorry you are going through this but I am happy to know Im not alone in this. We have to believe that if we keep doing what;s right it will come off eventually!!! I plan to change my exercise rountine. Jaclyn

Everyone hits those slumps. Don't despair. Try shaking up your routine a little bit. Getting in a food rut seems to be my problem. When I hit a slump, I change around my eating patterns and foods, so far this has worked for me. It also encourages me to try new sources of protein and also look for them. Have you tried beef or turkey jerkey - great source of protein in only 1 ounce. Remember to rejoice the 85 pounds that you have already lost. Heather 4-11-05 291-189-?