I try to stay positive

You know, it's really starting to tick me off. I always try to be so positive about things. I believe it's the best way to go through life. You think positive, you get positive. First my surgeon says I'm a bit of a slow loser. Then I tell my Mom what the surgeon said and she says "yeah, I thought so too". WTH!!! Did you expect me to wake up skinny? I sure didn't. I knew it would take hard work and determination to get to a healthy weight...and it certainly wouldn't take 3 months. I have a lifetime of obesity to battle here. I'm not going to win the entire war in 3 months. Give me a friggin break! OK....rant over. I know I'm doing a good job. I am thrilled with my weight loss. I don't mind 1-3 lbs. a week because it's probably better for my heart. I feel good, and that's what matters alot to me. Rachelle 257/245/206/140

Slow and steady wins the race !!!! I have not lost much actually have just mantained for the last couple of weeks....Yesterday I was exhausted...18 hour day at work on Wends. It was also very stressful. I ate like total crap yesterday. The worst day I have had since surgery. I am not going to beat myself up....the gym is very high up on the activities this weekend. I can understand your frustration. One thing have you ever been told you have Poly cystic overary disease. This would slow your weight loss and could also cause your abdominal pain. If you have not have a good GYN appt. you should...we are all here for you. YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SUCH A WONDERFUL SUPPORTIVE PERSON ON THIS SITE.....LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO......SEAN

I have to admit, when I hear things like this, my catty side comes out. I find myself thinking "let's see them start dropping 1 to 3 pounds a week!" But on a more positive note - you are absolutely right. You are losing at a steady, HEALTHY rate, and as long as you continue to follow your Dr.'s instructions, and take good care of yourself, you have nothing to justify or defend. I hope you can find a way to NOT let others judgments take away from the pride you should be feeling in yourself. It's not about meeting other's expectations, but your own. Keep thinking positive - that's an amazing skill to have!! ((hugs)) xmasmama

Hey the slow weight loss means less extra skin. Think about that.

For what it's worth, I think you're doing great! Keep up the great work!! John