Hey Everybody

I would like to know how many folks have not made goal. I am depressed, my anniversary is 8/13 and I have yet to join the century club (97 lbs. max). I did become pregnant in March, but that resulted in a miscarriage the end of May. I have not lost any weight since I had became pregnant. Now two months later there still haven't been any significant weight loss (7 lbs.) I was hoping to be close to 200 lbs. by the anniversary

Hi Marie... sorry to hear about your miscarriage.... I am not at goal... I have 15 more to go... this week I am uping my protein and starting to do some exercise again... I havent done any since April... so I am hoping this will jump start losing again.... I want to have plastics in Dec. so I am starting to research doctors now.... Good luck and up the protein again.... Debra 227/205/135/120 goal (almost there)

Thanks for replying, it just seems so hard. I see you had to have a revision. Do you mind sharing what happened that you regained your weight? You may email me personally, [email protected]

I had a vbg in 98 and from day one had problems... I was throwing up even water... became dehydrated and was back in the hospital several times... Had to have dilatations done about 6 of them.. to get the ring opened.....but it only lasted a few months and then I was right back to the same things... throwing up all the time... whenever we went out to eat I NEVER ordered a plate... and I ALWAYS spotted the bathroom since I knew I would throw up.... I learned to live that way for 6 years and then decided to look into getting the surgery reveresed or to a rny and my best bet was the rny and I am so glad I did..... My first surgery weight was 227 and I am 5'1" and the second surgery weight was 205 so I didnt keep off the weight..... To me thats why its so important to research your surgery even though nothing really prepares you for the mental part of all the weight loss and changes your body goes through.... I am losing slowly now but I am doing fitday.com this week to see what I am not getting enough of... and it really makes me eat correctly when I do watch it..... Debra

I am sorry about the loss of your baby. I also went through a miscarriage many years ago, and it is not something that I will ever forget. Even though I adopted two beautiful children, I mourn the one that we lost. No, I haven't reached goal either. I'm at -94 pounds, and I still have 30 pounds to go to reach my goal of 160 pounds. I think I will reach it eventually, but I am giving myself until Christmas, which will be plenty of time (in my mind) to lose it. I am a slow loser anyway, and I still love to eat! To lose these last 30 pounds, I am going to have to eat less and exercise more.....the same way I got these last pounds off! Just keep on doing what I'm doing.....but doing it better. Good luck to you, and I hope you make your goal! Love, Laura

Good Morning Marie, I have not reached goal, but I didn't expect to in just one year. I am still losing and I work hard at it. I plan all my food for the day and stick to a schedule for eating. I still measure things. I go to the gym 4-6 times a week. My doctor really didn't give me a goal, but at 5'3" the charts say I should be at 128. That is never gonna happen! I'm shooting for about 150. I still have 55 pounds to go and I have lost 120. Hang in there. If you work at it, you can still lose. Good luck, Michelle

Hi Marie, I am so sorry about the loss of your baby. Give yourself a break. You've been through a lot the last few months. Under the cir****tances, I'd say 7 pounds is incredible! I don't expect to reach my goal for another year, and whenever I make it, I"ll be thrilled! My weight loss has slowed way down. I've lost 167 and I have another 33 to go. Polly

THANK YOU ALL, it just seems like I am gonna be the one it doesn't work for. I will try my best to get back on track. I am glad I am no longer on the meds I once were on and that I can do alot of things more easily than I did one year ago.:glad: Ms. Marie

Marie, Think about what your body has been through in the last year. I know how hard it is. (I miscarried back in 2000 and I am no where near my goal!) Right now you need to focus on being healthy - both mentally and physically - and then get back on the losing streak. Remember that for some people they lose over the course of 18 months, so you're probably one of those people. I try to tell my self that every day, because there's no way that I'm done yet! Hang in there. Jen

Hi Marie, I am not at goal either and when I saw my MD for my one year appointment this past week he said most likely I will not loose any more! I have only lost 62 pounds. I also feel a bit depressed these days for many reasons. I hate the way my skin feels..... it is leathery and OLD looking. I still feel fat because even though I can wear a size 8 or even a 6, the roll of Fat hangs ove the top of the jeans so I still wear a size 10. I have had some complications with Pain, ulcers and constrictuers... Last night was really hard. This is a poem I wrote.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~ In My Mirror I do not know these eyes that look back at me..... Hollow vacant eyes.... Who 's are they. The face also seems familiar.. but not mine. This body too wears like a heavy, wet, wool suit. with skin heaped and mounded in layers, As if to make it look human. How can I see out of these eyes, not mine ... Or feel the weight of this body so alien. There is sadness deep with in me but these eyes will not allow my tears to come. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ I to am hoping that by Christmas I will be past these complications and I can enjoy this new body. MY MD did tell me that we can begin looking at plastic surgery, and that he can do it for me. I do trust him and like him, but I had to move out of the state he is in and have not found a new MD I like, where I live now. I have another appointment with him in 6 months. Who knows... maybe this will all work out for both of us. I am sorry for your loss. Like so many I also lost a daughter, at the 4 month mark. 22 years later (this month in fact!) I still miss knowing who she might have been. I think it is a loss that will always be there. LISA PS: I do see a therapist, My MD makes it a requirment for some of his patients, I also have begun to step up my exersize proram and have found a nutritionist here on base that is willing to help me. HNAG IN THERE!