This last 12lbs.....

is driving me crazy! Its been 4 going on 5wks now and not a pound lost. I realize that 150 is just a number, but I want to make it there, LOL! I am very happy with where I am right now, but I have this dream goal in my head and I don't want to give up on that. And, to top it off I was VERY hungry today~urgh!!!! I probably overate and I'm not happy about that. I'm thinking maybe I need to focus less on the number~I made it to my surgeon's goal, but not my personal goal. Would I be ok if I never lost another lb~yes, as long as I didn't gain again either, LOL!!!!! Anyway, has anyone else felt like this???? Tracy B 328/162/150

Tracy, I looked at your profile and saw that you're 5'9"---wow!! You are well within a normal BMI, and doubtless you have at least 12# of excess skin, which is not considered in BMI figures. Is it possible that your current weight is where your body wants to be? Only you can decide where you want to be weight-wise, but please don't aim for an unrealistic number. Hugs, Connie -147#

Connie, you could be right. My surgeon's goal was 165 so I made that. I guess when I think back to my younger days, I remember being 150 and feeling like I looked soooooooooo good, LOL! I thankfully do not have alot of excess skin so I shouldn't need any plastics~although I wouldn't mind having a breast lift/implants just for my own personal reasons b/c my breasts are not a good situation, LOL. Anyway, thank you so much for your honest input! Tracy B 328/162/150

How do we know what is a realistic number for us...That is eating at me these days. I don't feel I will ever make it to 150. Did I make an unrealistic goal for myself and that is why I am so mad and frustrated. Debbie

My own surgeon wanted me to get to 139# so I would be at a "normal" BMI (I'm only 5'3"). I have never gotten that small, and have no intention of trying for that goal. After my plastics I'm wearing size 6-8 pants now, am I supposed to wear a size 2 at age 53??? I decided to be happy where I am. My PCP is thrilled at my current size and wonderful health (no more co-morbidities that caused me to seek RNY). So I guess I would suggest you talk with your surgeon or PCP about what weight would be realistic for you. After all, we did this for our health more than aesthetics. I also work with a psychologist on my food issues and body image issues. I wish you luck and peace with whatever you decide. Hugs, Connie

Connie, You are so right! I did this to be healthy and feel good and I do feel great so hey, I can't complain!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I'm going to release myself from the stress of the "number" and just be happy~who knows what will happen!!! Thanks so much! Tracy B 328/162/???

I also work with a psychologist for the food issues and body image. I have been working with them the last 7 months. I thought I was doing good up until last week. I am wearing 16-18's and not feeling quite a 6. Although I never remember being a 6 ever in my life. I wish I could be more accepting of this process. I guess time heals all wounds. Debbie

Hi Debbie. It is frustrating, but I've come to the conclusion that I need to listen to my body and this is where it wants to be, then so be it! My surgeon had a "goal" for me of 165lbs~I am 5'9"~and I made it to his goal by my 1yr anniversary so I was thrilled with that. I don't know if my personal goal of 150lbs was unrealistic or not, only time will tell. Good Luck to You! Tracy B 328/162/???

You are my hero.....I can wait to see the 180's these 190's are killing me you look amazing!!!

I am 5'9" myself and just hit 164 today - and I am cheating by posting here because my 1 year date isn't for 2 more days SSSsshhhhhhhhH! I think you look awesome~! My goal I set for myself was 155 (and I used to weigh 145 ish in highschool but that was before old age and extra skin I think we are both on track. Kia 5'9" 284/164/155