Sunday Weigh-In!

Hey all...congrats on the great work.....I'm still in this huge stall that seems to be never ending......my starting weight was 348...and I am currently at 227.8, which is a total weight loss of 120.2lbs.....I've lost nothing since the beginning of January and am currently doing the shake diet again.....I'm hoping I can do the two weeks of it again to see if that helps........it's going to be hard but I did it before I can certainly do it again......I have a few weddings coming up this summer and would love to be in Onderland before then.........funny but my surgeon never set a goal for me.....and since I no longer have contact with him, as he lives in the states....I can't really ask him........People tell me that I look great and that I'm not big.....but some people start this journey at the weight I am now.....I'd say thats still too big..........I need more and I am trying......I am going in full force starting today again......and one of my first steps is to get back on here more often with the Obesity Help family.......you guys have always been so inpirational and I know having that support is key..........well good luck to you all...talk to you real soon....

Hi everyone, It seems like many of us are in the same boat. We want to lose a bit more weight, but we seem to be enjoying life a bit too much. I think I get it now. I was asking a few months back how hard it was to maintain compared to the weight loss phase. Well, it was overwhelmingly harder for the graduates to maintain than it was to lose it. I'm eating the right amount now to maintain, but it is not getting me down far enough to where I want to go. As the malabsorbtion begins to "wear off" over time, I can see where it will actually get harder just to maintain. I'm another one who is "re-pledging" to get back on the stick. It gets so easy to let yourself wander away from what you did to become successful in the first place. Most of us have from 2-6 weeks before our one-year surgiversary. If you have any one year goals, it's time to evaluate them and then see if you can attain them by your designated date. Okay, I'm ready to swear off the carbs. I need to get back to the protein and vegetables and really limit those nasty carbs. I don't really enjoy them THAT much...mental note...keep telling meyself this and I will believe it. Well, I pretty well just maintained and even saw the scale creap upward..not a trend I like and it is like a hind-end kicking for me. Have a great week. I'll be back next week with better news. John

Okay, don't take this the wrong way, but it is nice to see that I'm not the only one struggling here..... Actually, I've struggled with every pound I've lost - none of them have really been easy!! But at least I'm losing or maintaining now. I've bounced up about 10 lbs, and now have lost them. I started back to the gym a couple of weeks ago, but going with the DH has not been such a good idea. He is not committed to really working out. He walks around a lot looking for something that will strike his fancy to do. Meanwhile I'm on the elliptical or the treadmill or the bike...LOL... I hang out on the Texas Board and must remember to keep checking back in here. Thanks to all of you for your motivation!! Lexie

John, I couldn't have said it better - I am in the almost same place (physically and head space wise) that you are. I think I need to do more than just maintain...I seem to have lost some of that awareness/"selfishness" (a good selfish!), that did not seem as necessary when the weight was coming off anyway. I did lose 2 pounds last month (for an official total of 125 lbs.) but I'd also like to get to 140 lbs, since at that weight I'll not longer be considered overweight. My nutritionist says that because I'm exercising more, of course I'll be hungrier, but, again, I think my issue is lack of forward planning - I'm convinced. It's a bit hard right now because of the Passover holiday (certain foods I can't get/eat) but I'm fully committed to getting back to "standards" once it's over next week. Since I don't seem to be "alone" here on our month/year board, THIS is where I'm coming for support..... The *other* Cyndi

Pre-op May 30 2007 highest 240 Now 140 I actually have been around there for a few months. Seems like the "mal absorption" part of my RNY resolved quickly! Luckily I still have the little tummy part and the hormone change so I don't crave sweets. My goal: 139 just for the heck of it! (and 139 at a DOCTOR's office! Not just at home! LOL!) Melanie g.

Woohoo! I can't even imagine hitting 139. I joked to my husband I'd love to see it. I was 142.8 this morning. He told me if I keep losing he's calling my surgeon. He swears I'm too small now. I'm 5'8". lol Still, I'd pass out if I saw 139 on my scale. Every time I see my doctor I'm 3 lbs. more than my home scale. I can't wait to go in June wearing light shorts and a t-shirt. LOL There's just something about weighing so much at the doctor versus weighing nakey at home. LOL I'll be cheering you on as you hit 139!!! * Cyndi *

Well DUH - you can't see "Wicked" *and* the Pope in the same day! That's kind of like mixing matter and anti-matter. The end of the universe as we know it! -- T.Rob

Funny enough, one of my scrapbook groups had me trying to hunt down The Naked Cowboy too! I mean, I love New York but, gees, how much can you really fit into a day there. LOL And, I'm a good little Methodist so "Wicked" would be my absolute first choice. Although seeing the "Popemobile" is kind of like seeing the "Batmobile". You don't see it every day. And what are your numbers Mr. T.Rob???? * Cyndi *