HAD MY YEAR CHECKUP TODAY

Good afternoon to my OH Family. Well I went to see Dr. Barajas today and I am still stuck at 220lbs. Infact her scale said 222. I was ready to cry. She said I should be at 65% of my body mass loss and I am only at 53%. She is arranging for me to have an xray to make sure there is no abnormalities in my pouch. Sometimes that happens I guess. I hate this, why does this always happen to me. I do so good , then pow something happens to ruin everything. I don't know what I should do. I am so depressed about all of this. Okay, anybody got any menu ideas. I tried the plateau buster and its not doing anything. I need help guys. I am so sorry for complaining all the time, I am just so bummed about this, I want to get out of this slump I am in. Thanks for listening. KimC

Hi Kim! Don't you just hate that scale at the Doctors office. I go by mine that I weigh myself on in my "Birthday " suit! Heck with their scale! Your dong ok. The only thing I would do different is have a real breakfast instead of a protien shake. Have a poached egg or two, maybe A ham and cheese roll up. Something more that just a liquid shake. Still think your not eating enough. Your not failing no matter what sillyhead! We all hit bumps in the road and the road will smooth out again! So, next time your feeling like your not doing well, find some of your pre surgery clothes and put them on. Bet you will feel better afterwards! Take Care and Keep the Beautiful Chin UP!!!!!! Be Well, Julio

Thanks buddy, As always you know the right things to say. I will take your advice and take a break from the shakes, maybe start an egg or the ham rollups for breakfast. Thanks so much for always being there your the best. Hugs KimC

cheer up kim,,you will be fine...follow dr.instructions.

Hey Cyndi, Thanks for caring, I really appreciate it. Hugs KimC

Hey Kim, You are always so sweet to me I wish I had a better answer for you. I have been a little critical of myself cause my scale has been going up and down the same 2 damn lbs for the past few days. But tomorrow is another day. Maybe you are just going to progress slower. Dont worry about what your doctor says. Just as long as you keep the scale moving the right direction who cares how long it takes. Dont worry, I am very proud of you. I look up to you a lot. Listen to what my darling Julio () says. He always has the best advice for me too. Keep me posted, I will be thinking about you! Bree

Hey Bree, Thanks for your kindness, I appreciate you thinking of me too. I will be okay as always. I am going to take my buddy Julio's advice and try more of the protein and change my regiem. Thanks again for always thinking of me too. Your a sweetie and I hope to meet you one day. Love ya KimC

Hi Kim, I think you have been doing a great job! I know it stinks to be stuck, I am sure I will be a slow looser and have many plateau's because that is just the way it is with me! I have been reading a lot on the main boards and there are a lot of people who have been in the same place you are. They do have a log as to what people eat (Oatmeal pancakes!!) for the day. Maybe you can get some idea's from them. I have gotten a lot of great recipes from the main board if you want me to share. The one thing I notice is they really mix it up so that they are not doing the same thing every day (both eating wise and excercise). Now obviously I am no expert by aaaaaaaaaany stretch of the imagination, but maybe that is something you should try - like excercise at a different time of the day (I know, easier said than done). I think sometimes we get stuck in ruts. I also agree with Julio that it doesn't look like you eat enough protein compared to others (again just an observation, but your body can get in a "stuck" position due to not enough protein as I am sure you know and sometimes that extra protein can be the trick). One other observation and I will end this post!! I notice a lot of people on the Main Board who are out as far as you only use the protein drinks as supplements (like a snack), and not as a meal. Maybe that can be your food change? I wish I could be more help but you will get through this and then you can help me through my pleateau's! Take care and keep on tryin' - I know the scale will move soon. Hugs from a pre-op *****ally has no place giving you advise! Nancy K

Hey Nancy, Thank you for always being there for me, your a sweetie, and I am so glad to have met you. Your advice means alot so don't say that about having no place to giving advice, your one of my OH family and I appreciate whatever you have to say. Thanks for caring, I am so grateful to everyone on this Board for caring so much. Hugs KimC

Hi Kim! I am so sorry that you are going through this First of all....I hate Dr. Reinholds scale, it is always more....than the ones at home.....or anywhere else for that matter. I swear they have them fixed. Go by the scale you have at home. I am sure your pouch will be ok, but it is good they are going to do some x-rays. There are people out there that are slower losers , and it gets frustrating I know, but as long as you are losing slow and the scale isn't going in the opposite direction, then hang in there. I know when I went for my year I had lost only 110 pounds total....I was an average to slow loser. Low and behold I was also preggo at the time too, but still...I felt i could have lost more too. Then after I had the baby......I really got serious and had to work towards losing the last 40 pounds and really be strict with myself. We have a pretty easy first 6 months and the weight just falls off without us even trying that hard. But then reality sets in, our bodies finally catch up on the scheme of things....and we have to really put this tool to good use. I know I had to up my exercise to lose the rest of the weight, also eat more solid proteins, and try to get all your water in. Make little goals at a time for yourself......then as you reach each one.......set another one. You will get thruogh this, and no you are not complaining. You are just acting like anyone else would. You are worried, upset and frustrated. You have come a long way from where you were....don't ever forget that..........and NEVER give up.......just keep working at it and stay on track........and everything will work out in the end. If you need to talk you know my number. I am here for you! Love ya! Mare