Lost that losing feeling.....

Hi everyone, As always...been a while since I've written a post. I'm close to 5 months out and have lost about 87 pounds and don't get me wrong, I'm grateful. I am however discouraged with myself. I had open rny with a hernia repair and the only form of exercise I've done is walking...and even then I have no desire to do any more than a few times a week...about a mile each time. My surgeon does not want me to do Curves or weights yet and I'm not sure I'm at a point where I want to. My weight loss has slowed down...some weeks I lose nothing...then 4 pounds but I know it should be more. I have yet to experience hunger since the operation, however, I do want to eat and am more confident about trying things I know should be forbidden. I'm afraid I'll just stop losing all together and even more afraid I'll start gaining. Support groups are fine, but I find that the same people dominate the conversation that have been there for years. Guess I'm asking for tips from you all. I started at 306 and although I've never set a goal weight (and neither has my surgeon), I'd like to make it down to 175 by my year anniversary (10/14) -- another 46 pounds or so. Possible, yes, but I've got to get that go get em feeling back. down to a 22 from size 30/32 but with my 5'2" frame, and my mind set, I see little difference. Thanks for listening. Sue

I just found this board yesterday but have found that you aren't the only person that has commented on losing "slowly". I can't even imagine losing weight like alot of people here have -- i.e. at this rate -- and feeling that this is slow. From an outsider's point of view, and someone who has gained gained gained or only lost 3 lbs in 6 months, it is difficult to relate to how losing 87 lbs in 5 months can be considered slow. I say congratulate yourself on this amazing success. If you want to lose more, is there other forms of exercise you could do? I'm one who feels you need to find something *FUN* to do - something that you truly enjoy that can still be considered exercise. Who was your doctor? (Guess I should read your story eh?) I have a general question (as I am still learning), did you have RNY? And if yes, is it even possible to overeat with this surgery?

It sounds to me like you are doing wonderful. Even if you lose 2 lbs a week that is still pretty darn good. I am pretty sure that I slowed down to that much at the same time. Walking is wonderful for you. Of course I am not a walker, wish I were, but I do not like doing anything alone. Some day I hope to get past that. I am surprised you can not do Curves yet. Has your surgeon given you a time frame for when you will be able to? Since you have not done a lot of excerise I bet when you do you will take a bunch of pounds off in a rush but then it will slow down to normal again. Good luck and keep your chin up, you can and WILL do it. Theresa

Sue, I think your weight loss is great. When I was about 5 months out I got really discouraged because I didn't think the weight was coming off fast enough, I was starting to be able to eat more, I actually felt hungry and wasn't forcing myself to eat, etc--I thought sure I had lost all I was going to lose and that I would start gaining again. I was so discouraged that there were times I ate things I know I really shouldn't be eating, but I figured it didn't matter because I wasn't going to lose weight anyways. So, I kept a log of everything that I put into my mouth for 2 weeks and wrote down everytime I excercised and then took it to my dietician to look at---thankfully she told me that I was fine and that about month 5-6 it seems like a lot of people reach the point I was at. As far as the excercise, I didn't start until 4 1/2 months post-op and for the first week or so, I dreaded doing it. Something that helped me was that I thought of something I really enjoy--for me the favorite part of my day is when I get home from work, I am usually throwing my clothes off as I am coming through the door because I cannot wait to put on my flannel pj pants and a t-shirt, then I always check my email. So, I decided that I could not do either of those things until I excercised and it really helped me get motivated to do it--after about a week of working out, I found that I actually enjoyed it and became addicted to it. Try not to get too discouraged and set some small goals for yourself. Take things one day at a time. Jill