Hi I had my surgery Oct 2, 2002

I have to date lost 114 pounds, I am very happy for that okay but theres a (BUT) I feel like such a fat person still I went from 348 to 234 I need to lose around 45 more pounds. I have been stuck now for several months losing maybe 3 pounds a month (if Im lucky) I am in need of advice. HELP. I went from a size 3-32 pants to a size 18-20 so whats wrong with me? Why am I feeling this way? Thanks for anyone who might be able to lend a shoulder.

Hello Rose, First off, let us remember the 114 pounds... That is great ! On 09/01/02 my weight was 417, I decided to have a Lap-DS and lost 27 pounds pre-op. I had surgery on 10/22/02. Current weight is around 250 A few months ago I stoped losing weight for about six weeks. I was concerned that ride was over, but with a good look at my food intake showed a lack of protiens and to many low quality foods. I hit the protiens and starting walking as much as possible. The good news, is once I broke through the weight really fell off like crazy. Watch the foods, vitamines, protiens, and exercise your way through... (check with Doctor about exercise) BTY: Losing 3 pounds a month is not a bad thing... Keep the faith !

Hi Rose, I agree with what Bill already said. On a personal note...I know exercise is very important to loosing the fat weight and not muscle weight. (Maximize a good figure) Walking is the best and easiest exercise for me to fit in. I also had surgery on October 2, 2002. I don't weigh myself except at doctor appointments. That way I stay focused on good behaviors and not a silly number on the scale. Remember all the health reasons you choose the surgery. Love, Monica

Hello, First, there is nothing wrong with you!!! I also feel the same way some days. I went from 367 to 225 (I had surgury 10/04/2002) and from a size 30/32 to an 18. I have days that I feel small and other days I feel like I still weigh 367. I have to remind myself that in a very sort time--less than 10 months I've lost a whole person--and I'm still loosing!!! My weight loss has also slowed--but I can still loose about 8 pounds a month--how do I do this? By going to the gym, drinking 8 to 12 glasses of water a day and by making sure I get all of my protein and fresh fruit and vegies in. Just what my doctor told me would give me the most results. I hope all continues to go well--and when you have a day when you feel 'fat' again--either try on you old clothes or take out old pics of yourself and take a good hard look--you are smaller than you think!!! Jodi

Rose, You're doing great, but I totally understand your frustration. I had my surgery on 8 Oct 2002. I've only lost 110 pounds, but I feel wonderful. I actually have gone an entire month without losing a pound, and don't care. I'm 5'9" and wear a size 16-18. I go to the gym about 3 times a week and workout with the weights. I'm not going to have to have the tummy tuck because there's not enough hanging skin to do it!!! My arms are still a little flabby, but I'm working on them. I think the other folks have given you good advice: keep up your proteins and exercise!! I eat a lot of junk that I shouldn't eat and I'm back to drinking diet soda, which I know I shouldn't. I still need to lose another 30 pounds or so, but I feel so much better...as long as I don't GAIN anything...I'm okay with where I am. At 49 years old and a mother of two, I think I'm doing great. By-the-way...I'm wearing an "above-the-knee" skirt at work today (not quite a mini) and have had tons of compliments! I don't dress "frumpy" anymore...EVER!! Look at how far you've come and just concentrate on maintaining that. You'll be surprised how far you'll keep going! Good luck!! Shirley Dismuke Lawton, OK