almost 4 months out and FINALLY down 50lbs(m)

its a little discouraging, but i had my micro-surgery on 11/4 and and FINALLY down 50lbs. I am really tired most of the time, so i am trying to get into the dox early and perhaps get a b-12 shot or something. I cant stand being so tired. anyways, i am HOPING to be under 200 by the end of next month, but at this rate i HIGHLY doubt it. ughhhhhhh

I too had my surgery on November 4th 2003. I am also a very very slow loser. I have lost a total of 53 pounds, very close to what you have lost. I plateau a lot & usually for 3 weeks or so before I will start losing again. I have been getting the B-12 shots & they do help with energy, but they also make a pill you can swallow & one that disolves under your tounge if you are interested in trying those. Hope you energy returns soon!

Congratulations!!!! Heather, good for you, I too have just hit my 50 pound mark today too, yippee! I had my surgery on 11/10/04 and am a slow loser too. I have been obsessing about losing slow but I feel so much better and know it will come off in time. Everyone loses differently and everyone has good advice as to what will help speed things up. So I take what I can for advice and leave the rest and I try not to obsess so much. Good luck on getting under 200 by the end of the month, I have another 60 to go before I get under 200, but I continue to keep a positive attitude and try to follow doctors orders and the nutritionists as closely as possible. Darlene

I totally empathize. I , too, am losing very slowly -- 46 lbs. since my RNY on 11/11/2003, and I've had two long plateaus. I wish I understood why some like myself lose so much slower than others, especially when I'm following the rules. I read something today that said to break a plateau to double water intake from 64 oz. to 128 oz., push up exercise a notch, and eliminate ALL refined carbs (i.e. ONLY eat protein and starch-free veggies -- 70% protein, 30% veggies). I'm going to try this but I also find I tire easily. I'm taking the sublingual B12 and I'm exercising 5-6 days (a 1.5 - 2 mile walk 3x week and lifting weights 2-3x week). I figure eventually something's got to give. Hope you're feeling better soon. Best, Kathy

Congratulations Heather. I sure know how you feel. I wanted to jump for joy when I finally reached the 50lb mark. I was so obssessed with reading about others losing phenominal amounts of weight that I thought I was doing something wrong and was upset about it. Now The more I read from others on the November Board it sounds to me like 50lbs is an average amount of weight to lose at 3-4 months and I feel much better about it. Enjoy your accompishments. Caroline

Hey Heather, I too am a slow loser...I've lost 54 since nov 7th. Stay positive, it'll com off. I take a b complex once a week. Talk to your Doc and see what he says. Best wishes, Charity

Looks like a lot of us are in the same boat.. Surgery on Nov. 4th, down 50 lbs. Congrats -Laura

Way to Go Heather! You are doing fantastic. Keep up the great work! Don't be down on yourself at all, you have come a long way. 50 lbs in 4 months is incredible! There are A LOT of us who are losing slow...but it has to mean it's normal, and it also means not every surgeon is exactly the same. Just know we are here for support.....

Maybe it is the time of year that we had our WLS.LOL It is hard to get out and do things this time of year. But now it is getting lighter longer and I am sure we will all get out more and things will speed up...I hope.