Feeling Like a Failure

I'm right there with you Kix, so close to goal I can taste it, but I too keep loosing and gaining the same 6-8 pounds. Don't let it get you down, you've lost such an amazing amount. You should be quite proud of yourself instead!  I know I am proud of you!

My Dear Friend Kix, I'm sorry that you had such a rough day! I know that the job search can make anyone feel like a failure. John was out of work for 7 months and that was hard. There are days with this new job that he feels like a failure. As far as the weight loss, you are doing great! You are so inspiring to me, and the rest of this board. I love your humor and your posts - in fact, I look for your posts everytime I come here! Also, I just consulted with the PS on Monday - through Kaiser. I am not below a 30 BMI yet - and I may never be. The plastic surgeon said to me that she didn't think I had anymore to lose and that I appeared to be muscle, bones and skin. She was going to waive the BMI over 30 rule. You can ask your PCP to refer you for PS and see what they say -- and removing some of the excess may help you to lose more weight since some people find they can increase their exercise with less pannus. I will post more on my dr. visits in another post. Hang in there my friend. Know that you are not finished yet, and you are certainly not washed up, and usually when we feel like giving up is when something good happens. I will be praying for you. Hugs,

Kix, you are so "NOT" a failure.  That last little bit of weight is a bear to get off.  Trust me, I know.  Three years out and I'm "still" trying to get to my goal.  I also keep gaining and losing the same pounds.  We will all have to deal wit that frustration at some point.  *hugs*