Your not alone my weight has stall also. My Dr. told me I was going to hit many many plateaus and he was not kidding. Just when i thought I got off of plateau of 3 weeks and was on my way to losing weight again. I ended up on another one. My Dr. just told me to keep doing what I was doing to eat right and exercise but I do get discourage but I"m doing my best to keep doing what he said. It make me feel good when my family told me I can stop now but secretly I would love a normal bmi if not I'm okay with I have lost if it wasn't for this surgery I wouldn't have lost this much in 11 months. Take out that before picture and look how far you come. Put on those before pants or clothes and be amaze at how far you come. You sure be so happy 101 lbs lost My husband has to put me in check also he'll go and get my before pant and make me put them on so I could see how far I come. Hope this make feel better Sharon -109.5 plateau

Ok I have 27 lbs to go until im at my ultimate goal of 130. At 8 month checkup I had lost 101lbs......I have lost nothing since! It simply has stopped. I have picked my excercise up and I'm walking myself to death, ive upped my fluid intake to two gallons a day and Im drinking my protien, so what gives? I still dont eat any carbs, such as bread, pasta, rice, potatoes etc. I dont eat any sugar.....its grilled meats, salads and cheese....where am I going wrong? I am so discouraged. Is this the end? Have I lost all that I'm going to lose? I am very proud of the weight I have lost, I feel amazing, I look ten times better but I am so close to my goal that its unreal and I cant seem to get it off. Any suggestions??? I am going to be a year out next month on the 22nd and I was really praying I would be at goal when I went back for my one year checkup. Help me out guys, any suggestions are greatly appreciated....what do ya'll think? Hugs, carol 9-22-03, -101 258/157/ ?130?

Luis: First, congratulations on your weight loss. It'a an awsome achievement and you should be pruod. Second, welcome to the September board. I had my surgery September 19, 2003 and I've lost 183 pounds. I feel great and have not looked back. Keep us posted on how you're doing. Jesse

Hi Everyone: It's the end of another week so it's time for my regular Friday installment. I'm completing my 46th week since surgery and things are going along very well. I'm holding at 190 pounds and feeling great. I got the latest issue of Obesity Help Magazine and I found myself on Page 47 in the Before & After section. It feels wonderful to be acknowledged in the magazine and I'm looking forward to begger and better things in the future. I'm thankful that I can do what I can to encourage everyone to continue to strive to reach their WLS goals. Don't let obstacles deter you. Look at them as challenges that you can overcome. As we enter the "dog days" of summer we must remind ourselves to maintain our WLS routines and not give in to the lazy days of summer. As opposed to last year when I was 373 pounds, I find it easier now to resist just laying around doing nothing but eating and drinking. In fact, I feel bad if I don't get to the gym or I'm not moving around a lot. I have boundless energy and it has really helped me stay focused. Everyone have a great weekend and a fabulous week ahead. Remember, Protein, Water Exercise and Vitamins. Till next time, Jesse 373/190/-183

Awesome post, Jesse... and you sooo are a star!!! You are doing incredibly well... such an inspiration.... I've got 20 or so lbs til I hit my goal and reading posts like yours help me to keep on trucking toward it. -Sheri 350-195-175 or less, baybee!