Our board is dead! I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks so! We need like a weekly thread to check in or something.....any ideas???

We are all coming up on our sixth month surgiversaries... I think we should have a lot more going on here! I keep stalling and losing/gaining the same few pounds over and over again - which is frustrating.. But I am also sitting here swimming in my size 4x pjs on my size 18-20 body. I am having severe shopping issues - I shop way too much! It is so exciting to be able to go into a plus size store and buy whatever I want instead of just hoping that the largest size will fit. I spend too much money though! Another issue, I have a hard time accepting compliments. I know people are trying to supportive but its still weird... From catching my husband checking me out, to compliments from co-workers, to see shocked faces of those who haven't seen me in awhile - I know there have been changes but it doesnt always seem that way to me.... Also - i take the same care with my appearance that I always did- outfits/makeup/accessories but I get alot more attention... and I'm still about a 100 lbs overweight! It's been a crazy ride. The weight loss has slowed, of course. I can eat most things - not bread/rice.. but sweets no longer make me ill, luckily they weren't what got me into this situation... I am a little concerned with my ability(dis?)to eat crackers - i eat a serving and I'm not full... I know i need to up the protein because if i have crackers with my tuna - i can only eat a couple... but w/o a protein buffer, I'm unstoppable! So random ramblings, but I would really like to hear what is going on with you guys who are going through the same things and can relate to... Thanks for listening!

I've been wondering the same thing! I haven't been on the forums in a while. So i'm not sure where others in my surgery date were progressing to. I started surgery date at 280 I am down to 197 in my alltogerther. My surgery date was the 17th of September. I'm very happy but feel like i should have lost more. Of course if I never lost another ounce, I'm better off then I was.

Hi Kelly, I think you are doing great!!!!! You have accomplished a weight loss of over 70lbs in less than 6 months. Wow, when have you ever lost that much weight in this short of time. I know I haven't. Be proud of yourself......as far as your PA is concerned he/she is not very professional because weight loss does not stop at 6 months. Thats a bunch of rubbish........ I have a hard time eating because I'm not hungry but I make sure I keep myself eating at least every 5 hrs which for me works well. Yes, I agree it is hard to get all the protein needed so I supplement with Isopure Whey protien. There is 25gms in one scoop which I usually mix two scoops with 8oz skim milk and a yummy 50 grams of protien in one shake....... I didn't loose any hair, but I do know that exteme stress and protien intake can have a great impact on hair loss.....make sure you are taking your B vitamins as well as protien......keep us posted on your progress and you are doing a great job.......pat yourself on the back......... Debbie

I think that you are doing just fine I am going through a slow right know it seem like it took me for ever lose this last five pounds (don't get me wrong I have a lot more to go) I think that you need a PA who id going to be helpful to you and not put you down if there is something that you are doing wrong (and there is not) then she needs to be more helpful and give you ideas and suport keep your head up you are doing great Nicki