8/24 anniversary weigh in - how ya all doing?

Good morning, everyone! I haven't seen a post for we August 24th losers, so I'm starting one. I'm down 97 lbs so far, with about 45 left to goal. Just realized that my hair is thinning this last week. I thought I might get away with not having that side effect, but no luck! Feel pretty good, too. Definately struggle with getting in my water - as usual. But, food is ok. I almost never crave carbs and the sugar is manageable. My boobs are sagging, my tummy looks like a shar-pei puppy, but I feel like a movie star! BTW, how do you all determine what your goal weight is? My doctor says I should be at 150 lbs. for my height 5'8". But I'm 40 years old. I thought I could carry a little extra with the extra years. I don't trust the tables I see on line. Can anyone point me in the right direction? How are you all doing?

Hi Roxanne, it is a fairy tale that you have to carry more if you become older. Each pound that you are less overweight will keep you healthier and more resistent. Birgit

Well, THANKS Birgit for ruining THAT little fantasy!!! Shoot, now I guess I have 50 lbs to goal.... But, I made my bed, so now I have to lie in it! Thanks for your response.

Hey I'm glad you started a weigh in for us! I'm only down 76 lbs so far with 100 pounds to goal. CONGRATULATIONS!!! on your huge loss. You're doing great! I have been struggling for the past 6 weeks or so with cravings - wanting to eat everything in sight. I'm eating low carb/sugar free foods but am eating too much of them. I went into a mania (I have bipolar disorder) a couple of months after surgery and have been in a depressed mood for the past couple of months. It has definitely affected my eating habits. My hair, too, has been coming out and is very thin. The loss seems to have slowed a little this week. I bought me a wig a couple of weeks ago - just in case. I've got the saggy boobs and belly and am looking forward to PS when I have lost all my weight. I am 6' tall, 48 years old, and my surgeon says my goal weight is 155. I will be ecstatic to make it to 175! Jeanette (Lap RNY 8/25/04 - 330/254 -76lbs)