I think the thing that may help the most is putting the scale away!!!  I really struggle with checking daily and then finding myself disappointed with my progress.  I definitely share your frustration, but I try to remember that at least the scale is going the right direction!!! 

Asia,

My computer has been down for about 6 weeks so I have not been here in a while but I can't believe ghow much different you look! Girl ! !! I have lost 50 too and am currently in a stall! But woow you look great!

Hi everyone,
I had my surgery on 9/17/08.  I lost 26 pounds before the surgery, then lost 15 pounds the first two weeks and 15 pounds more in the past six weeks.  I didn't expect it to slow down that much and that fast.  I'm trying not to be discouraged though, I've read so many times that it's normal.   I feel like I'm doing pretty well overall but could definitely do better.  I take most or all of my vitamins daily, I eat well but don't know if I'm getting enough protein, and I know I'm not getting enough water.  Frankly, the fact that I'm making good food choices and haven't eaten the wrong things (except one meal two weeks out that helped me learn so much that it was worth the horrific pain that lasted 24 hours) is amazing to me.  I simply couldn't have done this without the surgery. 
I went to the Houston Obesity Help conference today which was enjoyable and informative. 
I'm really loving being smaller, wearing smaller clothes, being able to move around more easily, etc. 
It's inspiring to read everyone's stories.  Congratulations to everyone on their accomplishments!

Hello Everyone,

I am Karen and I live in Washington State.  I am 6 weeks out and have lost 52 pds (20 pre-op) but I have been in a stall twice already.  The funny things is I am reading all the tme that this is normal, but it feel so crazy and even frustrating.  My co-workers tell me I melting before their eye, however I don't really see it yet.  My face is smaller...but could I loose some of this muffin top.  This journey is definately a challenge, but it is nothing that I can't handle.    Best to luck to us all...talk to you soon.

Karen

Hi Gang, I am in NJ and I am eight weeks out on Monday.  I am down 64 pounds with 14 of that from pre-op...so basically I'm down 50 pounds from surgery.  But I still have a long way to go. 

I go back to work Monday...yuck!!!