only 45 pounds

Hi all I think I am the slowest loser ever. Had my surgery on 12/27 and just got back from the doctor and I have only lost 10 pounds since beginning of February. Talk about frustration. I have to up my exercise. Keep my calories around 800 and drink water. I drink lots....of water. My calories have been around 1000 to 1200 per day. He wants no snacking in between meals. I can have fruit now. I don't know I am trying to focus on the positives. I can walk, drive, get IN the car and many other little miracles. I just hope that I am on a plateau. btw, I am pre-menstraul. But that could be another week or so with the way my cycle has been. I am trying to keep my spirits up. Tink

I have lost only 50 pounds since 12/13/04. You are not alone by thinking you are the slowest loser. Brenda 232/181/???

You know I have the same problem with slow loss DRIVES ME Right now my weight is up two pounds! My dietician had me on a 1200cal diet but I found it to be too much at 900 cals I seem to lose. Water has to be at least 64oz but when I wanna lose fast I up it to 96oz (64oz plus 8oz for every 25lbs to lose) But its hard. Been trying to do that this week but having rough time at it. Good Luck and keep your head up! Jamie 334/252-254 who knows lol

Hey, don't get frustrated, at least your losing . Just stick with it and think positive. You will do just fine. Go an take a nice and get a good nights , and start tomorrow with a deep breath and a new attitude to the fat. Good Luck. Julie

I've only lost 43 lbs since Dec 7th, so you aren't alone. Sue O.

i actually think it's better to lose this slowly (maybe cause i'm a slow loser also!) but i've lost about 50 pds since 12/6/04. so, i know how you feel. i'm kinda glad i can eat everything (nothing bothers me) cause i wanted to me as normal as possible- so maybe that just a price to pay- losing slowly. anyway, i think 43 is better lost than gained (which is all i was doing before my surgery). good luck and i think ur doing great. sue

thanks everybody for your encouragement. I freaked myself out so bad that last night I got up (even with enough sleep medicine for an elephant) and ate. I was in a stupor but I still ate. I am PMSing and that is my old bad habits. I eat when stressed, depressed, etc. Sometimes I am not even outwardly aware of the stress. It comes out when I go to sleep. Anyway today I am counting and measuring. My little pity party is over and I am glad that I am not alone. Thanks again. Tink

Don't feel bad! I've only lost 45 lbs. since my surgery on 12/28. We're in the same boat.