Hey everyone

Hey everyone I have not posted in a while, just wanted to let everyone know that I am doing well. Having some problems with my weight not wanting to get off me. It seems like I stall a lot, and then when the weight does decided to come off again its only one or two pounds. I guess in all, I should not be discouraged, I am down 62lbs since surgery and 91lbs since October. I was also wondering since I know there are people of all different pre-op on here, how many calories a day is everyone getting. I have used fitday.com and the most I have gotten was almost 700 in one day. I honestly think that is too many,but on the brighter side, its way less than what I use to get in one day. So, any one that would like to share I would love to read. Hope everyone had a good weekend, and an even better week. Melissa

Melissa, 62 pounds in terrific!! My surgery was on 12/28 and I'm "only" down about 50 and seem to be stalled -- but gosh, when was the last time I lost that much in so short a time? ;) Hang in there

GULP!! Where does that leave me? (besides in the dust) Down 53 pounds since 12/8--but hey, I'm happy, I couldn't lose 10 before surgery.

Melissa You are doing fantastic! I had surgery 12/12 and am only down 45lbs...i'm a slow loser! Do not fret about your calories...my doc said that we need between 700 and 1000 cal per day to keep our bodies from starvation mode, so you are doing fine... Hang in there!

Hi Melissa, I had my surgery on 12/29/06 and just went in for my 2 month check up. I had been averaging 650 calories per day. My nut told me that they would like to see me getting 800-1000 per day. I had to laugh, I have never had a doctors appointment where I was told that I was exercising great, I need to add a little more fat to my diet (they want me to try to get a minimum of 21grams/day) and that I need to eat more calories! What a difference 2 months can make. I am down only 40 pounds but more importantly I have lost 30% of my excess weight to get to my goal, so I like to go by that number. I think the "I lost this many pounds" can be frustrating when we compare ourselves to others. I really don't think that I can get in this many calories yet. I may shoot to just slowly work into 700. Hope this helps! Traci

My date was one day after yours and I am down 32lbs. I know I am a lightweight, so I may lose slower, but the key is to stay healthy! I am thrilled at the 4lbs a week weight loss. I have never been able to do that on any other "diet"! I honestly dont count calories. I eat mostly protein (fish, tuna, etc...) and fluids as much as I can. I dont really have room for much else like junk food or carbs. I am taking it one goal at a time to make my new habits a lifelong one!

Weight may drop off easier if a bit more calories are consumed. Too little and the body thinks it is starving and likes to hold onto everything. An extra protein drink may make a difference. I found it true for myself.