Maybe I'm Not Doing So Bad After All????

I have been feeling like I am not doing well because I have been in such a long stall of losing only a few pounds each of the last few months.  Then I ran across this on the RNY board.  I don't know how reliable this info is....but it made me feel better.  This program's doctors say they expect about 25% excess weight lost at 3 mos...at six mos. about 45-50%...at a year at least 65% but can be as high as 75-80% lost based on that person's program.  According to this...I am doing better than expected...I can so relate to Glitter Gal in that I am at that point that my body likes to stay and I am afraid I won't ever go under it.  I am working it out and I know it will eventually break.  I am heading for the movies now...can't wait to hang with you gals again!!!!

Diana, I think you look great and that you're doing great! We didn't gain all this weight overnight and it's going to take us some time to get it off. Our goal is health all along this journey and it's OK if it takes us some time. It's so hard not to compare ourselves to others, but we each have different bodies and our metabolisms vary. We're in a marathon and not a sprint ... and that's hard to wrap my mind around sometimes. We need to just work our programs and be patient. Yes, I'm saying this to myself. ; )

Marathon...like that...especially because I could NEVER sprint!  lol Your right about not gaining this weight overnight...it took me a decade but it is not going to take a decade to get it off now!  :o)    I just got back from the movie.  It was fun.  The movie was funny and a lot like the tv show. (Get Smart)  Then we had lunch at the Elephant Bar.  It was a great time!  I've really enjoyed getting to know everyone better and now will be even more comfortable "talking" on the boards.  Nancy and I are walking at 8 in the morning at Earlywine if anyone wants to join us...119th and May we meet in the parking lot by the tennis courts.  HAPPY FOURTH!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are doing awesome!! I understand though the pressure to feel like you are losing at a fast enough pace.  But each person is different and in the scheme of things you are doing an amazing job. 

Thanks!  I am working on being kind to myself.  It's an obvious issue I have!  How are you doing?  Are you on the downhill side of it all yet?  It gets better and better every day.   At least it did for me and everyone I talk to except Ruth our queen of complications!  Have a GREAT weekend!!!

I thought you looked GREAT last night.  Kim is one of the most wonderful people we have on the forum and she's gonna keep losing.  I have faith in the both of you.  Everyone's bodies are different and some of us are luckier than others, or so it seems.  Last night i got a ton of "attaboys" from people for pulling off the 22 pounds in the past week, but .... A. I'm a guy B. I was already in hardcore ketosis before I had the surgery C. Drinking nothing bu****er for a solid week would pull weight off of anyone So there wasn't any magical formula, the ketosis was already working hardcore for me and the only difference is that I haven't been running and swimming like normal.  So kick it up a notch and eat some greenbeans (just look at the label and youll find you can eat all you want and never gain an ounce.  Walk, jog or do anything you can and you'll find ketosis will start the fat burning engine up and work for you instead of just hanging around....) If you would have seen me a year ago I was 330pounds....I didn't look it but the scales don't lie...ketosis, working out, and strict low/no carb diet with high protein.  You'll see the new you in no time flat....i promise... Big love to my people! T.

Thanks T!  Wow!  A captialized GREAT...you're sweet!  I can't imagine you at 330 and right now you look AWESOME.  I am worried that you need some electrolytes though!!  Have you drank anything else besides water?  Don't hurt yourself...okay...we have all grown fond of you and want to keep you around!!!  HAPPY 4TH!!!

Diana - I think you are doing great and are a fabulous inspiration!  You deserve a round of applause and a great big hug!  Plus you have that gorgeous skin! I enjoyed the movie and lunch!  We need to do this every now and again.  It was fun!

I agree, on all accounts -- I think you are doing great, Diana, and we do need to get out together more. It has been a long time since I have been out with the girls -- except for my 10 year old daughters! I had a great time.

Diana, you are doing wonderfully!  I had a blast hanging out with you today!  Nancy is right we need to do this more often.  You girls should have gone shopping with us.  Glitter tried to kill me today!  I am pooped (but I do have a new 2/3 off regular price wallet!) Diana, you look gorgeous!  Give yourself some slack!  You are using your tool well.  Keep up the good work and your body will figure it out again. Denise