Can we still loose? For how long?

I'm still not at my goal 56lbs more to go. Went for 1 yr check up and surgeon said, "Looks like your weight loss has stalled, a tummy tuck will probably get rid of alot." He told me to watch total calories and not to eat too much protein (about 60 grams per day) Does this sound right what else can I do?? I also have a pain in my left side, started out only when I ate, now It hurts with exercise too! He ordered an abdominal and pelvic ultra sound with and without contrast ( haven't had it yet) he sounded sceptical and said if it didn't show anything he would have to go back in.???????????????????????????????? Belinda RNY 11/03/03 280/206 size 26-28 now 14-16

Belinda, I am also 1 year out.nov. 13/03 was my date and so far i have lost 103 lbs.I set my own goal to loose atleast 110 lbs.so i'm not there yet. I was told that we can loose weight all the way up to 24 months with around 18 months being the norm.I also have been having some pain in my left side whem i eat.but its not real bad.please keep me posted,you can email me if you like-I would love to here from you.I hope everything turns out in your favor.Have a wonderful day. Oreadia Perry

Hi; as for the pain in the left side; How is the BM?? I was having pain there and they did an ultra sound and found my large intestine had moved up under my rib cage; and the stool there was causing the pain. A bottle of the 'bowel-prep' and the pain went away. so added a fiber pill to my diet and havn't had the pain since. hope this helps. mark g.

HI I wen through what you went through. I had the same pain the Dr. could not find anyting and he had to do exploratory surgery actually one day after my year anniversary date. I did have a small hernia but after the surgery healed i was still in pain and it was moving all around my arms and my lower chest. It was horrible. Turned out it was my gall bladder.. Had that out two weeks later and now im good as new The up side the month of pain and surgeries I love 30 lbs.. The bad news now that im better im stalling again : (.

HI I wen through what you went through. I had the same pain the Dr. could not find anyting and he had to do exploratory surgery actually one day after my year anniversary date. I did have a small hernia but after the surgery healed i was still in pain and it was moving all around my arms and my lower chest. It was horrible. Turned out it was my gall bladder.. Had that out two weeks later and now im good as new The up side the month of pain and surgeries I love 30 lbs.. The bad news now that im better im stalling again : (.

HI Belinda, Cant give you any advice on the pain. Hope your doc doesnt have to go back in again-yuk! I also had surgery 14 mo ago- Nov. 20 '03, & Ive gone from 285 to 200..only 85 lbs, & I havent been losing in many months. I hope I am not "done" losing, & Ive begun excersise and watching intake. I also need to lose about 60 lbs, so Im interested as well in your question...can we still lose. My 18 mo. mark is coming up in May, & I feel a lot of stress already. I would so like to get down to 130, but at this point if I get to 150 I will be so happy. I just want the scale to start MOVING again, & if anyone has any tips, I would appreciate hearing from you. My question is, why is your doc telling you to slow down on the protein? I would imagine that if you were preparing for a tummy tuck or any surgery, extra protein would be a better choice, since your body will be needing to heal soon. Good luck- we should keep each other posted on the last leg of our journey! Tami

I'm so excited to find someone that is where I am. I'm happy for everyone else, and like to read about all thier success, but its depressing when the scales haven't moved for me since I was 6 months post op. I'm still happy I had it done but very discouraged that I'm no where near my goal. Cat Scans were done and of course they came back normal. Now PCP wants a flex sig to check colon, and he's concerned about elevated Thyroid functions tests. Surgeon still wants me to go to Hemotologist for Iron being low, but I feel fine. I've tried everything, all protein, little protien, no carbs, lots of exercise ( but now it hurts with that pain) I've lost 5lbs since Oct 280/205 RNY 11/04/03 size 28/size 14 Goal 150 Any sugesstions would be greatly appreciated I'll try anything (been looking at diet pills again lately) Belinda [email protected] give me your e-mail we'll keep in touch!!