Have you met your 1 year expectations?

Hi Toya, thanks for responding. I don't know that I have any advice. I'm trying to make this one year anniversary, a recommitment. Like many people, I'd started grazing. Making poor choices. Etc. I'm not sure how you tell if your pouch has stretched. I know I can't eat a whole Lean Cusine. I usually eat all the protien and half the carbs in one. I do try to get over 85 oz of water and 85 oz of protien. The only way I get that in is by using the Profect Protien vials. I hate the shakes. However, 74lbs is still amazing. I bet you feel so much better. Heck, I can't even lift 74lbs. We were all made different, and maybe, by losing slow, you'll end up in better shape than those that have lost 150lb plus by now. Torrey (281/186/160)

Toya sweetie! I emailed you! I hope my suggestions will be helpful. Lori

Toya I know how you feel, and I wish I could (((hugs))) to make you feel better. Once thing I will ask- is have you been recently to a support group? Not that THAT is my answer- its just that when I feel lost and overwhelmed- its usually because Ive strayed from a meeting or two or missed several consecutive days from the gym. But that is me. I understand feelings of disillusionment, unhappiness and jealousy. I wish I could them away for you. I'm not as tall as some other people - I'm only 5-3, and even though I've lost weight- I haven't reached my goal yet- but I refuse to give in or give up on myself. Sometimes things in life require you to dig deeper. I KNOW this is where I would comatose my feelings- with food and sugary stuff- and wind up disliking myself even more. DON'T sabotage yourself, you've broken that chain. I honestly think with making a few changes- you can begin to feel better and move forward. I will send you an email. But in the meantime..74lbs is nothing to sneeze at either..If you pick up any current issues of Shape, or Fitness magazines, or even go online to Shape.com- read about other women who have lost weight- without surgery. THEN SEE how LONG it took them..I don't think Ive read anyone recently losing 74 or more pounds in ONE YEAR!!! You know? Don't look at what others have done- look at what you have done - and remember genetics play a big role in how and why we lose weight and where we store it. I still have a tummy- Yes its smaller than my ass- but my ass got smaller too Still got junk in my trunk ..I'm not a size 12 or 10 or 8..I would like to be under 200..No all my dreams and expectations have not been met - even though I followed what the doctor told me- and I think they undersold me on 40-60gms of protein daily- when I think it should be 100 or more- but Im trying to change that now- we are all in different stages. And happiness is not a destination- its a mode of travel. So put a on your face..we are here and willing to help you. OH yeah- did I mention that I turned 50 last month? Talk about things you cannot change!! Today begins a new chapter in your life- and the rest is all unwritten..Take it one page- one day at a time. Hugs Donna

Hey Torrey, Great Question!!! I'm thrilled to be where I am. I am down 128 pounds since surgery, but was really hoping to be under 200 (ahhhh.... onederland) by my anniversary on 8/24. Guess I will try to shut off the carbs for a few weeks and really stick to my new life-style and cut out the snacking. I have been at the same point for 3 or 4 weeks now and should have another drop soon, so I will try to make it a big one. If I never lost another pound, I would still be thrilled. I can fit into an airline seat, cross my legs, and walk up stairs without being totally out of breath! For the first time in years I can buy clothes in 'normal' sizes. I am overwhelmed by the number of choices I have in stores now days. I also need to kick up the exercise, which is really hard in the heat we have been having lately! Will keep on working on it though! Good luck to everyone out there. Eileen 337/209/160ish??

I am pretty happy with my success. I thought that I would be smaller, but I'm not. I have lost about 110 since the day of surgery. I have went from a size 26 to a size 11. I feel a lot better, but I realize that I still have a long journey ahead losing the rest and maintaining what I have lost. This surgery is one of the best things that I have ever done for myself. LOL, Sherry 5'7" 276 (day of surgery)/166-170 (depending on the time of day that I weigh)/140

My goal was to be healthy, not breathe heavily when I walk, not snore, and wear "normal" sizes. I've done that. I'm down about 103 lbs. My anniversary is Aug. 22nd. I'm working out. My mood swings are gone. I don't suffer from depression anymore. I have energy. I think that I'll probably lose another 20 lbs. over some time because it has really slowed down. But, I'm really happy with my progress. 261/158/?