I too had my surgery on June 25th and I think you're doing wonderful because I am down 50. When I got down 36 lbs it seemed like forever before I would lose anymore. Then it kicked in, but I'm hitting those plateaus too--I think your body just has to catch up! Congratulations!

Cookie, It sounds to me like you are doing great! The only thing I wonder about is the carb content in the protein drinks you are drinking. As for the weight loss, from what I have read on here you are just about average (like me). At 12 weeks I had lost 50 lbs. We've all got to remember that this weight didn't go on overnight and its not going to come off overnight either. Also, your starting weight makes a difference in how quickly you lose. When you are feeling blue, just ask yourself "when was the last time I lost 49 lbs in 12 weeks?" Hopefully that will help you to put things back into perspective! Keep up the good work!

I know those plateau's are hard to handle. I was on one for over two weeks recently! But, your weight loss and that of the other person *****plied to this message is pretty incredible! I'm guessing that your losses are above average on weight loss weeks, then you plateau, where others of us lose slower, but more consistently. Either way, when the going gets rough just ask yourself when was the last time you lost 60+ lbs in under three months? Smile, and be happy!

Hi there everyone, I just wanted to say that these plateaus are gettin on my last nerve LOL. I have lost about 62 pounds since June 25th, 2003, but it seems I have week long plateaus every other week. Any body else out there seem to be having frequent plateaus as well? Sometimes I just want to scream!

My surgery date was 6/23/03 and so far I have lost 73#. I started at 273. I went from a size 22-24 pants down to a snug 16 and feel great. I would like to find a support group in my area. I know there is one, but don't know who to contact. Thanks to all for your support.