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Topic: RE: Am I doing okay?
Hi Kim -
You are doing GREAT!!! Have you hit plateaus? It is just a miracle how incredibly well this surgery works in helping us in so many ways. Kim, I don't believe your were an awful person!! But, when you are not happy with yourself, it does show. I am so happy for you that your life has taken such a turn for the better.
In all honesty, I feel as though I have hit as far as I am going to go. I had my surgery on 12/16/02 and I am pretty well stuck at 80 lbs lost. I started out at 273 and I't now between 190 and 195 depending on the scale that day. I would sure like to end up at 160 - preferably 140 to 150 - but I would be happy if I just got the pounds moving again. I have only taken off about 5 pounds in the last 2 months and I am very concerned that I am all done. I would like to add - I exercise vigerously a minimum of 45 minutes 5 to 6 days a week Anyone have any insight as to how to get this going again?
Kim - keep up the good work - you are doing wonderfully!!
With best regards - Jayne Frommes
Topic: RE: What a Wonderful life it is to be on the thin side
Susan;
I am sooooo glad to hear someone else that is loving this as much as I am... I know that this was the best thing I ever done for myself and am loving everyday of my life now... I am getting ready to go to Texas to help my cousin out with her family while she goes in for the surgery.. I can only hope that it changes her life as much as it has mine... Enjoy..... Julie
Topic: RE: Am I doing okay?
Kim;
You are doing wonderful... I had surgery on 12/3/02 and have lost 97 pounds.. from a size 26 to a 14 and feeling great... I also feel that the surgery saved my life... My husband was not sure that he really wanted me to have it but now he is very pleased... infact when he comes home at night he hugs me and calls me beautiful... boy does that feel great.... Anyway, I have 32 pounds to go to goal and actually at this point, if I didn't loose anymore I would be fine with it.... I feel so good...
So anyway... keep up the good work, This is just the beginning of your new life...
Julie
Topic: RE: Am I doing okay?
Hi Kim, I think you are doing great. I have lost about 95 lbs. I had surgery the day after you adn I also have about 70 more to go. I am happy as long as its coming off. I just need to get back to the gym. But I am doing great and feeling wonderful and so are you. Keep it up, you are fine!!
Topic: RE: Am I doing okay?
Hi Kim, I'm Pat, I had surgery 12/27/02 and have lost about 105 lbs depending on when I get on the scale! lol. I think you are right on target and try not to get stressed about it (listen to me I worry all the time and compare myself to others) I think it has alot to do with how much you need to lose and your heighth. I'd like to lose 200lbs if that tells you anything but I would be happy with 175 at this point of my 4th plateau!
Topic: Am I doing okay?
Hello everybody. I am 8mos and 9days post-op and I have lost 95lbs. Is that average, or below average? I still have 70 more to loose so I can't stop now! Let me know how you all are doing! This has truly saved my life as well as my marriage! Not to say my husband is a bad person, but I was so miserable with myself, I was making everybody else miserable. And I didn't even realize it until just recently. I was a awful person! But I am much better now, and our marriage is back on the right track. And energy, I'm going all the time.
Enjoying doing things that I haven't been able to, or felt like doing in a long time. Please let me know how the rest of you have done, since WLS.
Topic: RE: 9 months out and feeling fabulous
I am 9 months out too... unfortunately not doing quite as well... I am doing well, just not that good...LOL.. I had a car accident in April and have just been released to excercize.... I am at 170... from 260... size 11/12..
Great Job...!!!
Topic: How's everyone doing???
Just wanted to say hi to all. How has everyone been doing? I am doing well except struggling with the thoughts that I still have so much to loose. I have lost about 94 lbs and still see this huge person. I dont see it as "I have lost 94 lbs" but see it "I still have about 85 to go." I cant get past that. I know I have done great but I also know it could be beter. All these wonderful things are happening and I still feel like I have so much farther to go. I am almost able to shop in regular stores. I bought 2 shirts from Old Navy yesterday in a ladies XXL actually the XL fit but I am not use to my shirts being form fitting so I got the next size. But Hey I actually bought something in there for me. Now I can trade in my Lane Byrant charge for an Old Navy one...lol. I feel much better physically. My knees dont hurt constantly or my back. I can run up the steps. I can go from the basement to the bedroom with no problem. I can breathe. I can play with my daughter. I have more confidence. I worry about myself now. All these wonderful things and more and I still have issues with the image of myself in my head. I guess there is always something to overcome. I will get there one day. Good luck to everyone out there!!!!!
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