In need of a pick me up...

This past Sunday I was 8 months post-op. I recently saw my suergon on the 24th of Nov. and weighed in at 190lbs. I started at 280 that's a total of 90lbs lost. As of today I am 185lbs and only 5 lbs from that great 100lbs lost. Well my doc was a bit disappointed in me and said I could do a lot better. In his defense he said "if I were in an average class I would be at the head of my class," but he says he doesnt want me to be average but above average. Which ofcourse is understandable. I'm just wondering how I'm doing in relationship to all of you. I feel really good about my accomplishment thus far...I mean my goodness I can wear a size 12 dress.....without a bodyshaper... I can't believe that! I really dont want to become obsessive about this but what should I do to rev up my weight loss?

I think your doing GREAT....i'm down 86 lbs and my surgeon said at his lecture the average weight loss is 10 lbs a month.....i'm still in xl...haven't ventured into 'sized' clothes...you know with numbers on them LOL I started at 264 and am down to 179 and i'm only 5'1" Great job on what you have done Ruth Ann

First off, congrats on your continued success because that's what it is. Perhaps your surgeon was trying to be encouraging, but it seems as though he is doing it in a rather negative way. As far as how we all compare, we're all different and have different start weights and body types, so it's probably better not to compare. For me, as of last month, I had lost 118 lbs (I don't weigh except at my PCP or surgeon, or I'd drive myself nuts), but I started at 326. I've heard the higher you weigh the more you will lose initially. Since I've been at the gym (started in late July), I've been melting away. I would do what you are supposed to do, take your vitamins, get your exercise, drink your water, get your protein. There's not much more you can do, and it should come off. Take care, Sue

I will be 8 months post op next week and I have only lost 65 pounds. I went to see my surgeon last week and she did say that most of her patient's at 8 months had lost at least 80 pounds. After telling her what I am doing for exercise and eating she said that I am just one of those people who is going to have to fight for every pound from here on out. NOT what I wanted to hear, that is not why I spent all this money and went through this surgery. I didn't think it was going to be a walk in the park but I definitely thought I would get further down before I hit a plateau that could not be broken w/o working my a_s off. I think you are doing great - good luck.

You are doing wonderful. Like the others said just do your exercise, get your protien, and water. There isnt much more you can do. Have you talked to your nutritiontis? Maybe they can help. I call my everytime I have a problem. And she gives me advice on what to do. Try that. Just hang there you are doing wonderful. :cheer: Kathleen G from MO

Hey, 95 pounds gone forever? Congrats. Don't let what your doctor said get to you. Sometimes I think a lot them need to take a bedside mannor class in med school. I'm almost 8 months out and lost 117, but I'm a man and I started out at 320 lbs. I think that you're doing fine, jus****ch the carbs, sugar and other NO NOs. Also, if you feel like you want to lose faster, if you're not exercising much, start walking or other activities. But your doing great and just keep looking at how far you've come already.

I think you are doing great and the doc should have been more supportive or given you a few suggestions. I am almost 8 months out ... started at 366 and have lost 122 pounds....exercise at least 2 hours per day....mostly walking and a bariatic exercise tape I found. Keep up the good work.

Thank you all so much for your words of encouragement. I guess I was just having one of those moments of doubt. I have never in my life felt as good as i feel nor have I ever worn a size 12....in my entire life!!!!!!!!!! I think he was trying to push me to work harder while its still easy for me to lose. He makes me feel a bit intimidated about not reaching his target weight loss goal for me.....but i say it's about whats comfortable to me. I'm the one who has to live with me. Thank you all again.

I'm glad you're feeling better about everything. You have done amazing and should be very proud of yourself! I think sometimes doctors, unless they've walked in our shoes, still don't comprehend what we're going through.. no matter how good of a doctor, how compassionate, etc. Kinda like a male GYN telling you something's not going to hurt. Like, "and just how do YOU know it's not going to hurt?" . Of course they want us to be in the "above average" range because they want us to continue to be motivated. But I think, often, they aren't great communicators. Keep doing what you're doing and SMILE because you deserve to be happy with your accomplishments thus far.

I think you have done great. I have lost 89 lbs I'm excited abotu that and I wear a 12 I haven't seen that in a while my surgeon is pleased