14 months out ... today !

Hello friends. I am 14 months out today, from my lap RNY. I have lost a total of 103 pounds, which is about 40 pounds short of my goal. In the past 4 weeks, my total weight loss was only 2 pounds. I am worried, that I could be nearing the end of my ride. I was hoping that someone who lost weight after their 14 month mark, could point me to their profile, for encouragement. If you or anyone you know was successful in losing weight after 14 months, can you please let me know. Thanks Karen G

Hello Karen, I am about 35 pounds short of my goal... my own personal goal..as the surgeon never set one for me.... I went about 3 months and never lost anything but now at 18 months out I have lost another 10 ....since jsut before Christmas till now....I have so much extra skin, I do not see how I can possibly reach my own goal without removal... but that is another story.... I have seen a reconstructive surgeon and he and my surgeon agree I have about 30 pounds or more of excess skin.... so if I ever manage to have it removed... am I at my goal????? and if I can't afford to have it removed.... am I at the end of my losing? Whichever... I wish you well...... Sharon 385/330/185/150?

Thanks for your post. We are close in stats. I was 294 on the day of surgery, but was over 330 at my highest. I am now at 191. I've only lost 10 pounds in the past 4 months. I haven't actually gained, but I only lose about 2 pounds a month. I don't have alot of excess skin. My worst problem area is my upper arms, but I think I will have to live with that. I'm hoping to have a breast reduction, but the PS surgeon wants me at goal and maintaining for 6 months before he will do surgery. So, perhaps in 2007... if I can somehow increase my monthly loss. I have this huge family reunion this August and I was so hoping to get to at least 170 before I travel on July 31st. My girlfriend who has been trying to console me, tells me that I should be satisfied that I am still losing inches, but I really mark my progress in pounds and it is so hard to be satisfied with anything less. I appreciate your sympathetic ear. I hope you find a way to get your PS. Maybe some better insurance or through a financial payment plan? I'll be hoping for something to happen to make that dream come true for you. Thanks, Karen G