I am so upset.....

Hi everyone, Tomorrow is my one year anniversary. I still have not reached my goal. I have 15 more pounds to go. My weight loss has come to a stop. I have not lost anyhting in weeks. I was 175lbs in May when I last saw my doctor since then I have gained 5 lbs. I lose track sometimes and it's hard to start all over again. I feel like a big failure. I am so angry at myself. I thought I would be celebrating tomorrow, Love Mery

Don't go beatin' yourself up. I am pre-op and cannot give you any real suggestions, but I would if I could. I just hated seeing you all upset. Debbie in Pa.

Thanks anyways. Mery

If you think back to your first consult with your surgeon, I bet you will remember that he said you should expect to lose about 75% of your excess body weight. If you needed to lose 100 lbs., 75% of that would be 75 lbs. You've lost 82 lbs. I would say that you're a big SUCCESS and should be celebrating. You are not a failure. The last 15 lbs. is just going to take more time and work. Keep you chin up!!!! Joanne

Thank you Joanne. I feel a little bit better. I will try harder to get back on track. I just don't know where to begin. Mery

Be patient with yourself and your body. I'm stalled right now so I can understand the frustration. I guess I'm not much comfort to you but know that I've got my fingers crossed...

Thanks for your support. Mery

Mery, Hello hun ~hugs~ First off let me say congrats on the awesome weight loss. WOW.....I know I am still kind of new but can understand the frustration when you do not meet a personal goal but hang in there, the last 15 lbs are trying to hang on but get right into it and kick them off! You are NOT a failure, that would be if you did not care anymore but the fact that you are posting and asking for support say you are NOT giving up. Did you keep a diary? If you did then go back and read the early enteries, that might give you a pick up to keep moving forward. Hun I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts that you reach your goal. ~hugs~ Take care Debra P

Debra, Thank you so much for your support. Yes I did keep a diary? I will follow your advise. It's just so hard to get started. Again thanks. Mery

Hang in there. Make sure you are getting all of your water and try writing down everything you eat. It may surprise you the little extras we can pop in and eat. You are a success you are no longer obese and you have done a great job. Mary