It could be, but keep doing the "right" things and you may continue with wt loss just at a smaller pace. I haven't lost much either. I started at 297 and have stalled at 216-219. Remember even 2# a month can add up. Hang in there.

Carrie: I had my surgery on November 16, 2004. I have lost 92# so far. I started out at 252 # and am now 161# but have been on a plateau for the past 2 months. I do know what my problem is........first of all I haven't been exercising at all. I know if I just get started I can do it. I just don't seem to have the time to even start. The other problem is that I now have a job working at home and have temptation to graze throughout the day---chips are my downfall. I know, I know......if they weren't in the house I wouldn't be able to eat them!!!!!! I just have to get my rear in gear!!! I am happy with what I have lost thus far. I would love to get to the 100 # mark. Its just been so slow lately. I am down 5 sizes from a 22-24 to a 12 but my goal has always been not weight but size. I want to be in a size 10. Hopefully that will be coming along as I get things going. Congrats on your weight loss and stay in touch!! Sue 252/161/??

I usually eat between 1/2 and 1 cup of food at each sitting. Sometimes I just nibble enough to take the edge off my hunger. I think I probably COULD eat more food if I wanted to, but I choose not to. I supplement my diet with GNC protein powder mixed with skim milk because it gives me more protein for less calories. My exercise primarily consists of taking a stroll during my lunch hour at work. Sue ZQ 280 / 176 / healthy

Hiya Carrie (and everyone else) As of today, I am 9 months and 1 week out from surgery. I have lost 99 of the 100 lbs I wanted to lose - yes thats right - just 1 lb to go to GOAL and Century Club. I cant believe it. Anyway, my weight loss has slowed significantly since the 6 or 7 month mark - I have probably only lost 15 lbs or so since May. I eat much more normal size portions although I do not eat much complex carbs - the feel very heavy in my pouch. I do exercise 4 - 5 times per week running between 3 and 5 miles each of those days. In addition to the weight loss - I have lost 65 inches from my neck, chest, waist, hips, thigh and calf - that is 4 inches more than I am tall (or should I say short, lol) If someone had told me last year that not even 10 months out of surgery this is where I would be I dont think I would have believed it - but here I am - its still unbelievable to me at times. In all my past attempts I was always the failure looking at the people who succeeded saying now why couldnt I DO that. Well here I am - a SUCCESSFULL LOSER! lol - okay enough of my rant, lol. God bless you and keep you, ~Andrea 223/124/123 - 1 pound to GOAL

Hiya Karry, Congratulations again on your recent nuptuals!! You looked BEAUTIFUL!! I bet you felt like a million bucks too - I bet you STILL feel like a million bucks!! Again, you look beautiful. God bless you and keep you, ~Andrea