I started out a very slow loser and I am still a slow loser. I've not made goal yet . . . but I'm not giving up! Is there anyone out there that is still losing after 2 years? For the record . . . I lost 2 pounds last month.

Hi....This will be my first post. I live in FL. My BMI is 35.5. I have hypertension, fatty liver, high cholesterol, bad back, oh the list goes on. I am 5'6". Weigh 220....Wonder if I weigh enough? According to the BMI charts, I definately do! I am very depressed and scared today...like most days. I want to have WLS for health reasons first....I am scared to death though....When I even think about having the surgery, my stomach gets butterflies and I feel very fearful...part of it is my age....will be 55 this Dec....Anyone older like me out there that felt the same way before surgery? Am I too old????? ANY responses would be greatly appreciated...(Regardless of your age). SHAKY HUGS, Donna

I totally understand the mental stuff. I am dealing with some major fear issues when it comes to food. I am afraid of it now! I still love it and crave bad food, but am terrified of gaining and throw up alot after I eat. My stomach knots up and hurts and I can't seem to keep much down. Don't have a therapist in my area that deals with eating disorders, so I don't know where to go to deal with this, but maybe a 12 step would be a good idea for me too. Wendy

Good to hear from you! I am maintaining, but dealing with personal issues related to self esteem Wish ALL the baggage left with the fat! Wendy

I am glad you are over it and doing well. I hope you don't pass out anymore. I would like to see your pictures too. Just email them to me. I really didn't see my final results till about a year out. I kept changing gradually. But I did feel and look some better after just 6 weeks. Hang in there you will look marvelous!! Deloris