Feeling Discouraged

I hate to post depressing things... especially on a Monday, but I'm really feeling discouraged. I think most of you know that this is my 2nd WLS. My first one was 12/97 and my revision was 10/23/03. I'm just so worried that I will fail this surgery too. I know that a lot of the problems I had with the previous surgery were not of my doing, but I still failed. My official weigh in day for the month is on the 15th. The first month, I lost 22 lbs. Then, I was averging 12 lbs per month and then 7 lbs per month. On July 15th, I weighed in at 203.5 as of today, I'm at 203. On July 16th, I joined Curves and have made my exercise goals... I've also increased my protein intake and I'm avoiding carbs. I just don't know what else I can do. I'm so worried that I won't break that 200 lb. mark. I can NEVER remember being below 200. Ok, enough of a pity party Thank you for letting me have one. Here's my plan for this week: 1) Write down everything I put in my mouth. 2) Continue to go to Curves 3) Cut down on my coffee intake (from 3 to 2) ... we'll see if this helps! Have a great week, Jackie

Jackie - well your picture looks GREAT! I am guessing that because you had a revision that it wasn't pretty the first time. I can imagine that you are full of self-doubt for the second surgery. I confess - I would be too if I were in your shoes. I think it's normal to feel that way. I think your goals/plans for this week will keep you on track. I know that when I write everything down, I am SO MORE WAY ACCOUNTABLE to myself. You've got a good plan!

Thanks for the support. I already didn't follow through with my plans for today, but tomorrow is another opportunity! Jackie

Jackie, Please don't be so hard on yourself. I think that you're doing GREAT!!! You have set great goals for yourself, too. You'll reach that 200lb mark. I'm trying to reach it too. I haven't been below 200lbs since highschool. I'm 16lbs from reaching that 200lb mark. I hope to reach it by my year anniversary, but if I don't I'm ok with that, too. I've reached the most important goal that I had set for myself, and that was to feel good and be a participant in my family's life, and not just an observer. So look back at how you felt a year ago, and think about how you feel now. If I don't lose another pound, I'm ok with that! Your WL Buddy, Jane 362/216

Jackie, I looked up your profile and you look beautiful. What if you stayed right where you are? I know you want to get below 200, and bet that will happen, but what if you just found happyness where you are? Do you feel better? I know you look better. Do you have more energy? Consider where you would be if not for your RNY and be thankfull you are not there. Post on here tomorrow and tell us if you wrote down your food. Just do it for one day at a time. Karen 256/161/154

You are absolutely beautiful! I had the same misgivings about 6 months out. I obviously don't have the same history as you, but I think most obese people who have failed at dieting over and over have the same misgivings about the surgery. You are doing great! Your goals are wonderful and trust me, with that attitude, you will succeed! Patty