I would like to hear from Post-Op's who started in the 350's range

I had the lap RNY on 2/14/03. I was 352 lbs. pre-op. I am almost 1 yr. post-op and as of this past Nov at my last apptmt. I am only down 76 lbs. I am pissed off at myself. Everything has been very hard for me. I am craving sweets, carbs, etc. It was so much easier at the beginning like in the first 2 mths. or so. Why is it so hard now? I have these cravings and sometimes I can eat more than other times and I find it hard to believe if the stomach is so small. I am told it can only expand to about the size of a lemon or 6 oz. My surgeon told me that. Anyway- I really would like some support in knowing that I am not alone and would like to correspond with you if you had your surgery around the same time as me and started in about the same weight category. I hate the scale and want to throw it away!!! Anyone else frustrated? It was so easy-- the weight seemed to just slide off at the beginning. I am not in a regular exercise program but do walk as much as possible. I am in between part time jobs now and recieve disability. I really want to speed up my weight loss. Having these big cravings and feeling alone!!! I live with my fiancee and he is supportive of me. I don't know sometimes why I feel like I am having so much trouble.

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