Too slow for me!

Hi everyone. I have read all your great stories on your accomplishments in loosing weight....I have found myself at times very frustrated because my weight is going too slow for me...I don't do much excersice and some how I do eat fairly well...not like I used to, but I still have that constant munching sensation...I am taking Wellbutrine to help me control it, but it some how does not seem to help me...I am taking a large dose of it tooo...Maybe I am eating the wrong things...I do try to balance my intake...Can anyone out there give me their daily meal routine on what they consume to give me a better idea as to what I am suppose to be doing...some of you are doing great and I am proud of you out there...My weight before surgery was 256 and as of today it's 205, it is just so hard to reach the 200 goal....let me know if there is something out there that can help me get back on track to shed these lbs....thanks for your concern...Lizzie

First honestly check what you are eating. Carbs have got to go if you are a slow loser. Protein, veggies, and low-carb fruit (if any). As you said you are not exercising -- you MUST move. I myself honestly hate to exercise but if it's only 1-2 miles per day at first -- do it. Anti-depression meds can sometimes add weight, although Wellbutrin may curb some peoples appetites. Grazing will sabatoge your weightloss also, so if you must munch -- make it protein or veggies. Drink all the water you can manage and "if" you drink protein shakes (which I do) this helps to get all the protein in. Discuss your concerns with your WLS doctor and get his/her suggestions. Go to support groups and see what others are doing. Most of all, be proud of yourself for the weight you've lost and know you CAN get things kick started again.

Lizzie-Please do not get frustrated by your loss. Keep in mind that when you start off smaller, you will lose slower. You have less to lose than others so of course you will not have as many #s off in the beginning. Think of it as this, you are getting a major head start in the race. We will all make it to the finish line, some before others, but you started off closer than many others too! The 200# mark was really really hard for me. In fact, I kept going back and forth, below 200, over 200, below, over. I was going real crazy. Then I really pushed the protein and water and layed low on the carbs. I do drink a protein suppliment everyday and try to find proteins to snack on. My favorite has been beef jerky, the real tender stuff. I also like cheeses and meats to snack on. Set yourself up for success and pack your house with positive high protein/low carb/low fat foods and when you run out make sure you restock immediately! This helps me stay away from the carbs. Hope this helps! Jeanette Lap RNY 5-9-03 264/192/??145??

Hey Lizzie... please please dont be discouraged... your doing wonderful.... since you aren't that OBESE compared to many your weight loss won't be as fast as say some that have to lose 170lbs or more.... after you lose even tho you may be around 170 or so you will see that sizes of clothing are small due to denseness in our bones.. so dont think you gotta be 130 to get into a size 3ish thing.... I have lost 80lbs but the thing im firm on now is that PROTEIN does work... intake in drinks or meats or how ever... please up that protein ... its easiest to drink but oh well... I drin kit cause im so fearful of over eating.. I already messed up once on weight loss! your doing terrific.... just up that protein.. major up it for a few weeks and do your self a test and see if your weight loss doesn't kick in.... BOY MINE DID! best wishes.. *hugs*