How much have you lost so far?

Hi! I had my open rny on 12/1/03, I weighed in at 311 and am now at 239. Down 71. I have some of the same frustrations. I lose a pound and gain two. Oh my goodness how annoying. It's especially bad around period time so I try not to take to heart. I am doing what I am suppose to be so slow is the way it is to be for me. I just have to accept it and move on! Jill

Thank you so much everyone! I know we are not suppose to compare, but it is nice to know you are NOT abnormal or somthing! LOL.. I am so glad we have this message board and we all share with each other. I really love the support we all give each other. I hope to this month loose another 10 pounds. I don't think that is an unrealistic goal? Take care Everyone and have a wonderful day! I need to get a up to date pic on here soon! Hugs, Sandy

Well, I started this whole process at 336 last May. I lost down to a low of 270 and that was after fleet prep for surgery. When I came home from surgery though I was at 286. Today I am at 208, so I have lost 78 pounds since I came home from surgery and a grand total of 128 pounds since May of last year! Christy

I started out at 510 and at date of surgery Dec 3, 03 I was 498 lost 12lbs before surgery and now I am 410 so I guess a total loss since surgery is 88lbs, and feeling like a million dollars. Diana

Thank goodness the slower losers checked in! I was getting depressed by this thread! LOL I gained 5 pounds immediately prior to surgery sending me to 288 and todays weight is 218. I lose in fits and spurts too- usually related to my monthly cycle. I wanted to be at 180 by June 20 for a trip to Kansas but I will be happy with 200 or so. I lose about 2 to 2.5 pounds a week. I definately wish I were losing faster but I am going to be at goal before the end of the year- when could I have ever said that in my past life? Edi

I'm a slow loser, but at least I'm losing. I started out at 235 on December 15. Today, I am 177 and -58. It's a wonderful feeling. I feel so much more confident and healthy. Life is grand. Jodie 235/177/128

Hi, Ifeel like the SLOWEST loser here. I had my surgery on 12/4 and have lost 51 pounds. I have done well until this past month, where I have stabized at 206 ( I started at 257 on day of surgery, was 262 when I started being evaluated for surgery). I am happy with my progress, but dont like being stalled where I am. Any advice for me?

-69lbs Slower is better! Bonnie~