I began this jorney almos...

I began this jorney almost 2 years ago. Weighing 258. I am down to 188-189-190 cuz I haven't been loosing anything for a while... which I start feeling depressed but then I think.. When I first went to my wl surgeon, I weighed 258. It took me 1 year to loose 10lbs...10lbs thats it! I did try to loose too. I get sad when I think I only lost 60lbs.....but 60lbs is awesome..I know most of you have lost more, but I guess my body is different and it will just take a little longer than most of you all... I am hoping i can get over this stall....I am susposesd to go to the doctors tomarrow but I don't think I have lost anyting in this past month... so I am not sure if I will go....

Heidi, You have to go to the Dr.. It's so important to get your followup care. I only lost 5 lbs all of Feb. I follow my program to the letter, and I "only" lost 5 lbs. Now since 3/1 I've lost more than I did all month. My body just needed a chance to catch up. I'm still in the 200's and my weight loss has slowed, YOU'RE in the 100's and a heck of a lot closer to goal than I am, that's another reason why your weight is slower, you're a lightweight. There are several on this board that weighed more than me at surgery and now weigh less, it's okay - I'm losing and will continue to follow my program. My 6 mo appointment is next Monday - I'm going, no one can make me feel bad about the amount of weight I've lost, I'm doing what I can and so are you. Now get your A$$ to the Dr girl............................I bet he's happy with your loss. Micha

Don't get depressed. If you look at everyone else posting lately nearly everyone is in a major stall. Lots will stall for weeks and then get back on track. Also if you look at the database that Michael has put together I noticed that the weekly average pounds lost has slowly drop for everyone. If you only loose a few pounds a month- that beats were you were pre-surgery. I agree with going to the Drs. especially for a 6 month appt. It is important. Chin up-- you look great. donna

Or I can send you my excel spreadsheet that does it for you. Except mine lets me put in a goal date and tells me how much I have to lose each week to make it. When I started, I said I wanted to be at goal in one year. I needed to lose 3.98 pounds a week when I start. I've whittled that weight down to 2.07 pounds a week. So I'm well on my way to reaching the goal on time.

Hi Micheal can you send me the spread sheet that you use to keep track of your weight thank you Judy N

I know it's hard Heidi, but go to your appt. Maybe your nurse will have some suggestions for you. Then you can share what they say with us other slow losers. I noticed that your number is still blue on Michaels spreadsheet. Mine is red! I have lost 58.5 bs. Try to stay optomistic and I will too. Terri