Doc cancelled my appt.

hello I had surgery on 12-14-05, and am very happy I did it. I have not stepped on a scale except at the doc's office. So I knew what i weighed at 2 weeks and then at 3 months. At 3 months I lost 53 lbs., Very happy. I was looking for the six mon check up but he cancelled and I don't get another appt until July 14th!!! So I gave in and weighed myself... I am down to 215 from 299 my starting weight.... I am happy but I see so many people much farther than 84lbs.....Since I gave in and weighed myself I have been on the scale daily and freaking out....It has been almost 2 weeks and still 215....Am I done losing weight?????????????????????? Help Thanks Stacey

Hey Stacey, I was at a stall too for about 2 weeks, i weighed in at 180, now this morning, i weighed in at 179.. woohoooo i stepped up my protein and water.. my 6 month date is the 27th of this month, and i am down 91 pounds, this is the best thing i have ever done for myself, goodluck and keep up with the good work!!! Tammy

I felt like you that I was finished. Then I took a long hard look at what ALL I was doing wrong. Got back on track and lost another 5. I had really slacked on the water and I realize now that plays a very big part of it.

Focus on how much you would probably weigh now if you did not have the surgery!!! Go back to basics, writing intake into a journal, avoid foods which you know are poor nutrition-wise, eat only 3-4 oz, take your vitamins and protein drinks and water and exercise at least 3 times a week... Walking or even water exercising which is what I do because it is easier on the joints. Many times when the scales stall, we are still shrinking !!! You are doing fine.