Shari, I don't know if I'm Distal or Proximal. I never think to ask. And I don't think you are a freak! I had surgery on July 3rd and have lost a total of 63 pounds since that time. I lost 25 pounds prior to surgery (insurance requirement****rtainly consider myself to be a slow loser, especially compared to others. I've only lost 13 pounds since mid November. This month, I've only lost 2 pounds so far- But I've lost 22 inches since November and my clothes are getting more and more loose. I consume more calories than you do (around 1000 - 1200 per day) and I don't concentrate on proteins- I was for a while, but it only makes me constipated. So, I've added fresh fruits and veges to my diet. Not a lot, but some... I have started walking in the evenings with my hubby. I actually have a lot of food intolerances and it's not consistent. One day I can eat chicken, the next day I cannot. I do dump. I really have to watch the amount of sugar/sugar alcohols in food. I once dumped really bad on a Pure Protein bar. I think you are doing great. It's just more proof that everyone is different. Do you think you are eating enough? I don't know... Just wondering? You might try changing your routine for a couple of days, then go back to what you are doing. It might help. Abbie

The surgery doesn't promise anyone that they will be "normal weight", you know? It may be that you are not far from where you are going to be, and you may have to come to peace with that. For me, under 200 pounds would be a remarkable achievement. Far from "normal" but so much healthier. I hope that if I get there, I can make peace with that notion as well. Screw the weight loss estimator. It's a sales tool. Measure yourself against yourself and enjoy the changes! -S.

Thanks for sharing the link! That's pretty cool, not sure how I've missed that after being here for over a year!

I wish I knew what to tell you, hence my post "I'm freak'n...no, I'm cool" post below. I think in my mind that we must be able to get this last bit of our weight off, but it freaks me out at the same time. It messes with my mind. Who is going to give us some positive love here???? Heidi

What's a weight loss estimator? I've not seen that before. Thanks! Lori