6 Months Post-Op

Well, today is my 6 month anniversary. What a difference 6 months makes. As of today I am down 83 lbs (268 down to 185) I spent an entire month with out losing a pound, and then in the last couple of days I have lost 5 lbs. I have mixed emotions about where I am. I was really hoping to have been down 100 lbs by this date, but it wasn't meant to be. I know I look and feel 100 times better then I did 6 months ago, I also know I still have a long time to go. It's harder then I thought. I have my good days and bad days in terms of eating. However, I didn't gain all my weight in 6 months, so I shouldn't expect to lose it in 6 months. On a whole, I feel like I am in the average of other women who have had WLS, so that gives me comfort. My biggest complaint is clothes. I am on the border of where I can shop. I can buy 14-16 at stores like Lane Bryant (some 18's in shirts still fit), yet I have found a couple Misses 16-18's that fit too. It just really depends. I will be so much happier when I can go to town in a regular size store, just a matter of time! Sometimes I don't think it will ever happen, but I don't give up! I guess if I never lose another pound, this still would have been worth it! Anyway, I know I don't post here a lot, but I thank you guys for the posts, and the encouragement!

Congratulations on your weight loss!!!! We had the same surgery date!! I haven't weighed in yet this week since I am traveling. You are doing fantastic!!! 83 lbs is awsome!! It does s*ck to be between sizes. My goal for 6 months was 71 lbs (will take me out of obese to just being overweight on the BMI charts), and I am at 67 lbs. I doubt I made it, but I guess close enough. Laura 11/4/03 240/173/135

Hi, I can really relate to what you are saying. I will be at six months on the 10th and have only lost 65 pounds. I know others have lost a lot more than that at this point. I am at the 22/24 - 18/20 size mark and seem to be stuck and I am running out of clothes for the summer. I want to buy some clothes but have been told not to buy too much as I will continue to lose and will be wasting my money. I think we are doing well and hope to continue to lose even if it isn't as fast as I would like it to be. I also have those feelings that I will never reach a smaller size. I think that is our heads playing tricks on us because we have been heavy for so long. I wish you continued success in your loss. Darlene

That is GREAT, and you do not think otherwise................ Go Girl............. Debbie

You are doing great Eileen!!! Remember that you have the entire month to reach your goal!!