Wt. Wise, Jan. 2nd, anyone?

Hi, Deb.
My daughter had everything set up for surgery on the 22nd, but then she canceled it. She had hoped that she would have heard how much her consolidated school loans loan payment would be by then, but she hadn't received notice (still hasn't), and she just didn't feel peace about having 2 loan payments (school and WLS) without knowing that she could handle the payments for both. I respect her decision, but I was sad for her, too. She's trying to go it alone, diet wise, once again.
Blessings,
Mary

Assuming you've done what you're supposed to do in terms of diet and exercise, Dr. Walton will be delighted. Wolf has it right; your mileage may vary.

True. I could have done better. It took me awhile to get the no-drinking-for-an-hour-after-eating thing down pat. I know that Dr. Walton likes us to walk, but walking very far is very difficult for me, physically. I have been working on it, though, and am able to walk 7 houses down and back. It's slow-going, though, so I can't imagine it's doing much for weight loss. I am moving in water, as I am able to go (usually at least 3 times per week). I've been using the arm bike, too, but I'm sure I could have done more, in all areas.

Mary,

Dr W will be proud of you.. Your doing GREAT..  Remember you are doing a life changing experience..  Listen to all of the other posts, they are offering great advice..

I will be at WW on Jan 5 Monday for the Diet Class, sorry I will miss you.. I know one day we will meet each other at WW.

Talk to you soon,
Sheila

Thanks, Sheila. I feel better, now that so many of you wonderful people have encouraged me and reassured me that Dr. Walton will be fine with my progress. Now, if he's not, I'll be posting about it! ;)
I'm sorry that your diet class isn't on the day I'll be there (or vice versa), but, surely, we'll meet up someday. :)
Blessings,
Mary

Mary, please don't feel disappointed in your weight loss so far because then I'll have to REALLY feel bad!  My surgery was a week after yours and I've only lost 20 lbs. so far.  I'll be doing GREAT if I make it to 26 lbs. lost by my 5 week mark.

No, I'm not thrilled with the rate of my weight loss, but....I've learned this is just the way my body works.  I'm eating tiny amounts of food.  How can I blame the slow loss on myself?  I do feel a huge difference in my energy and see it in my clothes (of which I have very few left to wear).  I gave myself a "pass" on guilt about exercise until Dec. 26th.  My life was so hectic with holiday preparations that I rarely found the time to squeeze in a workout.  You know what - we had major surgery.  Our bodies are entitled to a reasonable time to heal.  The exercise will come.  The weight loss will too.  You know you are doing all you can to help the process.  You should be proud of youself!!!  Dr. Walton will be too, but your own opinion is what truly matters.

Teri

Thank you, Teri. You're right, and I would NOT want you to feel disappointed in your weight loss. I would never even think of judging someone else's weight loss rate, so why am I judging my own? I hadn't thought of it that way.
We are all different. Actually, I think when we can eat more, our weight loss will speed up more. At least I hope so. I just need to chill, no matter what! :)
Blessings,
Mary

Hi Mary!! If I am recalling right, just a week ago or so you had lost the same amount of inches as you had pounds, which is great!! Don't get down on yourself!! You are Mary, and you are GREAT!!

Also, just had to throw in that I wish I at WW on the 2nd. I'd love to meet Candee and Stacy!! Candee and I talk often, she is so sweet, just like you!!!!

Have a Happy New Years,
Amber

Thanks, Amber. I'm doing much better. I've had a positive attitude adjustment today. :)
I wish you could be at WW on Friday, too. Wouldn't we have a good time! We'd probably have to be told to quiet down. :)
Candee is very sweet. I feel I know her so well, and yet we've never met. I'm excited to meet both her and Stacy.
Happy New Year to you, too. 2009 is going to be awesome!
Blessings,
Mary