FOREVER FAT..and I HATE MY LIFE

I could have written your post, except I have only lost 70 pounds. I did lose an additional 2-3 pounds, but they found their way back to me. I think they are going to leave me again, as my routine has changed. I love reading about other people's successes, and seeing their numbers go down. I am so proud to be a part of such a good group of supportive people. But it does frustrate me that my numbers aren't going anywhere, and it makes me wonder why. I followed up with my surgeon--she didn't seem overly concerned about my weight issue (not losing since January). She told me what people have told me my whole life--"eat less, exercise more". Well, I had this surgery to help me to eat less, and I seem to be able to eat like a normal person. I've been able to do this since almost the beginning. In the beginning, I didn't--I ate my 2 ounces and stopped eating out of fear, not fullness. Now, don't get me wrong, I can't eat as much as I used to be able to eat. But, i've been able to eat "normal portions" for far too long. It was frustrating to hear my surgeon tell me to eat less. i mean, I had this surgery to help me to do that, and it doesn't seem to be helping as much as I wanted it to. When others see me eat, they tell me that I don't eat much at all. My husband (post RNY-3 yrs and at goal), tells me I eat way too much, for a post WLSer. So, I'm back to "dieting" like I did pre-WLS. I'm hungry and frustrated. Now that football has started, my schedule is nuts and I really need to plan ahead for meals and snacks as I'll be "on the road" alot. I try to stay away from fast food (burgers and fries). I usually get a sandwhich at a gas station. Plus, with increased activity, I'm hungrier. Hopefully we'll win this battle. Don't give up. You're not the only one afraid of being overweight forever. Diana

Try to get in all your water and drink at least 3 protein drinks a day. That seems to work for me. I was at the same weight for a long time. I was not getting in enough protein. Everytime you are starving have a protein drink. I usually get in a couple meals a day, but it takes me all day just to get everything in. You will continue to loose. Your body is just adjusting.

Marcy I feel your pain and I feel the same way, I have lost 106 lbs but i was down 100 2 months ago and now 6 lbs in over 2 months Im getting real discouraged thinking I will never even get under 200 I wanted this so much by the time i went back to my surgeon and thought I could achive it but I didnt I go Tues and Im 212 still Im so frusterated .... I know I will never be 120lbs and a size 6 but I would like to reach a normal weight... my goal was 175, will I ever make it??????? I dont know I hope so and Im going to keep trying... Rebecca