Discouraged 6 mos post

I did great up to my 3 mos post op On sept 8. I had lost 50 lbs. Now Im going for my 6 mos post op on Friday and I have only lost 13 lbs since then. I am down from 234 to 171 ish. From a 18-22 to a 10-12. I know I should feel pleased and I do at times. Im so discouraged because I know I eat way more than a 2 oz pouch should hold (open RNY). I can eat anything and I know I graze at times. I havent dumped? but have eaten sugar. Im really dieting and working out and know I will forever. But it stinks that I still feel that I eat too much or too often. I am losing very little now and im afraid im done losing. That scares me and is actually upsetting because I have talked to others who were around my size to start and they had hit their goal in 8 mos to a year. How is that possible we had the same surgery. I hate that Im 6 mos out and have only lost 63 lbs and 5 lbs of that was hair. I know I want a tummy tuck and will go into debt to do it. Vanity is a horrible thing. I know I shouldnt compare myself with others but why do some only lose 50-70 lbs and others lose right up to their goal and those I have talked to didnt even work out. I am relegious about it min of 3 days a week at aprox 7 miles a day. Well I was anyway till I developed a hernia and now I have to have surgery for that too. I am happy with my loss, just discouraged and sad that it might be over. Any opinions.

Cassie, It sure sounds to me like you know the answers! You said in your post that you eat too much, graze, and sometimes eat sugar. Your exercize program sounds great. You didn't mention if you are getting your water in and getting enough protein. If you want to get back on track with your weight loss, I suggest you go to www.fitday.com and begin to document what you are eating each day. This will let you know if your diet is too high in carbs, calories, or fats. Then you can make the proper adjustments to jump start your loss again. The power is in your hands. Its up to you to use this tool to its fullest extent!

I agree with Ann's post. Go back to the rules... protein firs****er, and exercise. If you need to jumpstart your weight loss, do liquids only for two days (shakes), then go back to protein first. Drink lots of water and take your vitamins.

Cassie, you are an amazing woman!! Girlfriend look back over your life before the surgery and go deep inside and ask yourself why did you have the surgery and ask yourself if you want to go back to where you were. For me, I was miserable being overweight and not being able to control my eating, grazing and snacking 24/7...I promised myself that if God brought me out of my misery and the surgery healthy that I would not abuse myself like I did before putting all that junk into my temple. Each time I take an extra bite I think about my before life. I use to eat because I was bored, sad, not dating and had just plain old given up (with my 315lb frame) I decided when I was waiting for my surgery date (which took months) I would examine my life and I journaled about everything (my feelings why I was overweight; What was missing in my life; Why I constantly overeat; my emotions and feelings; what bought me to that point where I need/wanted to have WLS) I knew that everything was going to change in my life after having surgery......AND I WANTED TO BE READY for it!!! So I made a promise to myself and I CHOSE LIFE! But, since I have had the surgery, I love how I am able to be confortable in my own skin..So what if I had to make a few sacrifices (smaller portions etc). It feels good not carrying around the mental and physical excess baggage. Did you go through all that pain and restrictions for nothing? WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT? Believe in yourself and know that you are special and that you have it going on!!!!! *******IT ALL BEGINS WITH YOU--YOU DO HAVE WHAT IT TAKES********

YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I had my surgery the day after yours, I started at wearing a size 20-22 and now wearing 10-12, I wieghed 248 and now wiegh 171. I eat little things through out the day to keep my sugar level normal and work out almost everyday. I have been a SLOW looser from the beginning. I'm there with you hone.

Hi, I too am 7 mos post op and I have gone from a whopping size 28 to a sizze 18W with over 100lbs lost. I am so excited about myself that I find myself looking in the windows of stores when I pass and in the windows of the train when I ride. I look totally different than I did before. My daughter asked me....ma what's wrong with your neck, my husband said to her those are her bones. Girl I never knew they were up there around my shoulders, lol. I know that I could be much smaller than I am now but when I look back over where I was and where I am..........I am totally satisfied and Bless GOD everyday that he brought me this far. Take care!

You're doing wonderful! Remember that every persons wl is true to them! If you're losing differently than others, that's because you are your own unique person! I had my surgery is June 2003 and have gone from a size 32 to a size 18-20, in my opinion, I am a very slow loser! That's fine, I am feeling healthy. Are you feeling healthier? I too suffer with a hernia that I'll be having repaired next week, are you having yours fixed? I hope to be able to exercise much more once that heals. I'm wondering if maybe you're hoping to find answers to some problems you may be having? Or fear you may be feeling. I think everyone gets insecure about how much they'll be able to lose. It's old stuff. I've had to tell myself so many times that as long as I keep eating protein, drinking water, and exercising I'll be the size I'm intended to be. If I fall, I drag myself back on the protein/water train. Exercise is the hardest thing for me to push myself to do. I know that when I do it I feel great, now to make it a habit! On an upnote -- according to my doctor we continue to lose, I was told 18 months out you can expect to level off (at least enough to have plastic surgery for the panni). We are only a little over 1/3 there! We have time to complete this project, just set yourself a short term goal first; maybe more protein, or 10 extra minutes exercising, maybe you need more water... JUST REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE DOING WONDERFUL -- FEEL THE DIFFERENCE -- ENJOY YOURSELF FOR WHO YOU ARE -- LOOK IN THE MIRROR OFTEN, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!