Anyone else nervous about being 1 year out?

Hi everyone. All of us on this board are approaching our 1 year anniversary. Anyone disappointed with their weight loss? I had my follow up with the doc this week. He is happy about the 111 lbs. I've lost ( I went from a size 24 to a size 12, 266 to 157). I really hate to sound greedy, but I really wanted to be in the "normal" BMI range at one year out and I am still 20 lbs. away from that. I really could use some encouragement from my AMOS family.

Hi Cindy... You and I had the same surgery date....I've lost 108lbs. I went from a 26/26 to a 16/18. Now, I started off at 304lbs, so I'm very happy to have lost what I did...but I'd really hoped to get to my goal weight of 150 by my "rebirthday." I'm trying EVERYthing to get the 46lbs left off, but I'm working on not being so neurotic about it!! I've read that the weight loss slows considerably after the first year and that it may be another year before the rest comes off and we're at a fairly stable weight. If that's what studies have shown, then that's where I have to be with the WLS journey. My 1year is on 8/24 and I've got lots of questions to ask my surgeon about the progression. But, to answer your question....sorry, sometimes I ramble NO, I'm not nervous at all. I'm so grateful that my two sons encouraged me to have this procedure done. I'm grateful that my health has improved tremendously. I'm grateful that I now have the energy to play with my 22 month old granddaughter all day. There will always be bumps ahead during this WLS thing and I'm OK with that. The more I worry about it not happening, the more it won't happen!!! Hang in there, chickie....we'll make it!! Freda 304/196/150

Cindy, I'm very nervous. I will be one year on Aug 4 and did not meet my goal weight yet. I'm 10 lbs away from my surgeons goal and 20 from mine. I've lost 85 lbs so far. I started light and was warned I would lose slow but I didn't believe it. I based my weight loss on someone who started way heavier than me and fully intended to be 130 lbs by LAST new years eve. That would have put me at 105 lbs off in 4 months. Hahahaha hindsight is 20/20 isn't it? I am happy where I'm at but am recommitted starting tommorrow to work my butt off to get these last 20 off. Gina

hi Cindy, I'm not really nervous but I am kinda disappointed that I have hit a plateau and am stuck there. I have lost 127lbs with 26 more to go. On the 18th will be my year and for some reason I just assumed I would be at goal. It took years to gain all the weight so I keep telling myself its gonna take a while to lose all of it. Wont happen over night. I hope this plateau passes soon, been there couple of month. Take care and you are doing awesome Gerri

Heck, me too! I will be out 1 year on the 6th...down from a 34-36 to a 14-16 and 295 to 195....but I really cannot complain. I feel wonderful. A have been successful. I look good. The rest of the weight will go with time. You are doing great. Feeling good? Healthy? That is the success we all pray and hope for!!! Happy anniversary!!! And many more.

OOOPPPSSS...should proof my mail. I started at 24-26....

My one year anniversary is next week and I've been holding at 154 since July 11th. I'm down 118 lbs (Went from a size 26 to 6/8, 273 to 154). I have fears that I won't reach my goal of 150 which would put my BMI at normal. I never expected to be a twig (I'm not) but I had hoped for normal. I've upped my exercise this week and cut back calories/carbs knowing that I have been gifted with a tool and I know how to use it. I have no regrets and look forward to continued success on my Journey.

Cindy - I'm glad you posted this. My one-year anniversary is 8/21 and, being an over-achiever, I'm disappointed that I'm still about 15 pounds away from goal. It seems to be hitting me especially hard now that the calendar is flipped over to August. Why is it that I can't pat myself on the back for the 115 I've lost so far??? I've made tremendous gains though in terms of my physical health, my cardiovascular health, etc., even though I'm not at the normal BMI yet. So for that I'm grateful. It did occur to me the other day that I'm now among apparently many, many, many "normal" Americans who say they need to lose a few pounds. Maybe I'll just go to Jenny Craig or Weigh****chers to get rid of these last pounds...like those other "normal" overweight folks. Cheryl 279/165/150

He everyone!! I can't believe that 8/05/04 will my one year anniversary. I went from 250 to 147. I had been down to 139, sick in hospital. A total loss of 110#. I am 5'10 doctor said I need to gain weight, maybe around 165 or so I should be. Went from wearing a size 20 to a size 3-4 talls. I am happy where I am at, just afraid that now I can eat a little more, that I will get fat again. It's a real mind game, and I am trying to stick by the rules!! Even though I get called skinny, hey, you have no ass...etc. I don't see myself as skinny, I can see that I am thin, but not as thin as everyone else sees. Maybe in time. I am nervous only in the fact that it's been a year....and they say the surgery works for 18-24 months....after that your on your own!!! Maryjean 250/147

Thanks for all of the GREAT replies. I guess being 20 lbs. away from normal isn't too bad. MY doc said too that I am now in the group of most Americans and that means I may have to work just as hard as them to get these 20 lbs off! And you're right, he said it would take much longer. I am going back to seeing my nutritionist, so maybe that will help. It's great to have people to bounce things off of like this.