Having a Rough Day

I had my Surgery 12/16/2005, Ive lost 35 lbs, My clothing is getting bigger and bigger on me, but today Im kinda in a funk. I can't explain it, I finally found a protein that works great with me Im hitting my water/exersize/protein goals, but Im feeling greedy, why havent I lost weight like others.. I know I know Im not supposed to compare myself, But people keep asking me if Im still losing weight.. Im just going to blame it on the nasty weather weve been having. I just guess I wanted someone to tell me that everything is going to be ok. And you guys are the only people who trulllllyyyy Understand my feelings.. (((HUGS))) Dori

I know that funk Dori! I sat at the same stupid number on the scale for a week. In frustration, I called my surgeon's nurse and said WHAT GIVES! She asked if I was due to start my period (nooooooooo) and then found that I was only taking in 450-500 calories. Well shock and dismay, she was right on both accounts! I upped my calories and my period came (boo hiss) and the scale started moving again. I think that it's the programmed fear that this too won't work, just like everything else we've tried. I try and remember that I've yet to see someone who just hasn't lost weight. Yes, I've seen some put it back on BUT, they DID lose it initially. So, keeping that in the back of my mind helps give me hope. Maybe with some of your exercise you're building muscle so as you are loosing, you're gaining muscle mass. Being under a constant microscope (those who know we've had the surgery) is difficult sometimes isn't it? Hugs to you Dori! We just need some SUN! Sheryl In the Zoo 369/321/???

Thank you, I broke down and called my Nut and she said the same thing that you said.. I feel better now If I can turn the dang water works off, are you crying at the drop of a hat now? I dont have a period so I cant blame it on that I can be in mid laugh and break out in tears... Its driving me crazy... The sun has to shine sometimes doesnt it lol!! (((HUGS))) Dori

Dori, Please do not fret..... I did the same exact thing!!! at the same amount of time frame as you..... rest assured, you are still losing!!! There alot of changes going on in your body right now!!! the shock of less food.... the shock of healthy food..... your hormones changing...... your body changing...... your self image changing!!!!! It all can be a bit much!! but you are not losing your mind!!!! lol!!! All I can tell you is to take one day at a time and keep doing what you are supposed to be doing as far as eating and one day you will wake up and everything will have fallen into place! Take care, Nik

thank you so much, I do feel better today I decided to stay away from the scale for a while and focus on the good things like feeling so much better already... (((HUGS))) Dori

Dori - Isn't is crazy how much we worship the scale now when I wouldn't even allow one in my house for 10 years? (As if the scale ban changed how much territory my tushy took up.) Know I'm thinking of you today. Best, M

isnt it true.. Man I need to go to a scale stepper annonomous meeting... thank you so much for the kindness (((HUGS))) Dori

Hang in there, Dori! Everything will be okay! We all get in a funk sometimes. I'm just thankful that it's not all at once...lol. If you can help it, try not to compare. But if you must, you can compare to me. I had my surgery November 22, 2005 (about three weeks before you) and have only lost 35 lbs. So, there! Anyways...it's all a mind set. I am **thrilled** to have lost that much so far. I know that the weight will continue to come off...and it will continue to come off for you, too. Look how far you've come! You are doing GREAT!!! So, have your bummer day today...it happens to the best of us. And then be glad cuz tomorrow we all have a clean slate! Maria W.

Thank you I am feeling so much better today.. I crawled out of my pitty party and Im doing great today (((HUGS))) Dori

I just had my surgery on 1-12 and I lost 15lbs so far and I am comparing myself to this lady who her surgery the same day as me. She's eating all this "good" stuff and I'm just started blah pureed foods. My cousin had the surgery 8-04 and she's down 150lbs and she told me just keep doing what your doing. Who knows your body better than you! I hope you feel better and hope everything gets moving again. Just be patient!