A race against time!!

I have been lurking (that sounds creepy) in the 6-12 month post-op forums and I'm freaking out a bit!! The rapid weight loss is appearently coming to a quick end. I always knew that the first six months would see the biggest numbers, but now the end of the honeymoon stage is staring me in the face and I'm not where I want to be yet!! I need to get re-focused because I'm wasting precious time!! I am now very motivated to get my butt in gear and lose as much weight as I can by the end of the sixth month!!! I already regret that I didn't exercise for the first two months (here in Arizona it was in the 110's those first two months) and I wonder how much opportunity was wasted. I'm not trying to scare anyone, but if any of you are looking for motivation, check out those who have come before us. Okay, freaking out under control. MUST FOCUS!!! C Leigh-This is me racing against time!!

I hear what you're saying, I have waisted precious time too. I've lost 70 lbs since my pre-op diet started 2 weeks before surgery. Although I am still losing, it's only one week a month and then it's anywhere from 2-5 lbs. I am confined to a wheelchair and can't get much exercise but I work full-time and just getting around in my chair is easier but is still alot of work. When was your surgery? Janice 260/190/145ish

Hi Janice, I had my surgery on July 18th. I've lost 72 lbs so far and it just feels like I will never break that 100 mark. I have not set a goal weight yet because I just don't know what is realistic, but I fear that I was lazy in the beginning and it has put me off track. I know that I can't dwell on it. I certainly can't change the past, but I've had 5-6 collective weeks on stall and the first two months, I didn't exercise. Water under the bridge I guess, I'm doing well now though. Have you checked out the other forums? Keep fighting the good fight girl! Ha! C Leigh

I know what you mean.... I realize this is the last of my good weight loss. I was a bit freaked out when I only lost 6 lbs last month. But I lost a whopping 5 in the last few days. I feel like things are finally moving again. I think I just hit a longer plateau last month than I have had yet. I have a strange feeling that I am going to loose a lot more this month than last. That would be nice! Linda PS It is also freaking me out when I read some are close to goal. I still have a good 40-50 lbs to go. (Although my Dr. never gave me a specific goal). I wonder with the slow down coming if reaching my goal is already out of my reach! Yikes?!?!

I REFUSE to freak out. That is just me. BECAUSE...I am still losing. It may not be rapid rapid, but if I am losing why be discouraged? I understand why mentally it is hard to deal with, but think about where you want to end up. I don't think that "6 month window" is the same for everyone, honestly. I have seen a huge variance on that from person to person. I have a year goal...and that is what I am keeping in mind. If I lose a steady 3 lbs a week, by my surgery anniversary I will PAST goal of 150lbs. Anything after that is gravy! Start...285...preop start..272...now, 219...3 lbs a week...would put me at -78 more lbs by July. I'll take it! lol But see, I only had a FAST weight loss the first week..since then I have had 2-4 lbs steady loss every week. If I stay like that I am more than happy. Kathie 285/272/**219**/150ish??? http://www.xanga.com/reddkatt

Redd, 2-4 pounds a week IS fast!!! I am happy if I lose 2-4 pounds every OTHER week! lol

You are considerably smaller than me though, babe. I am 219 still...and ya know, that is ok. I am in Xls..and dang that FEELS>>>SO>>>GOOD! Ahh... hehe I refuse to measure the race by the feet...I want to be able to look back and see all the miles I have behind me instead. **hugs** Kathie 285/272/**119**/150ish??? http://www.xanga.com/reddkatt

Yes, me too. So far, I am so happy to have 62 miles behind me. It's so funny, ya think it's going slow, then you look back at where you've come from. Thank God for this tool!