9 months post-op & losing VERY slowly...will I ever make it to goal???

Hi everyone! I had a Distal Open RNY on 10/09/02, so I'm about 9 mos & 1 week post-op now. How time flies! I JUST finally reached -100 lbs recently...hooray! I did not start out as a "lightweight", started w/ a BMI of 54.8 & my current BMI is 39.2. I'm very happy w/ the loss so far but I can't help getting frustrated @ times. I've always considered myself a "slow loser", but it's been even more substantially slow since around 5 mos post-op. I've only been averaging a loss of maybe 5 lbs a month since then. I do drink my water, but somtimes maybe not enough, I usually drink @ least 3 protein shakes per day made w/ water (I belong to the "OSSG-Protein" Yahoo Group) & I do try to exercise @ least 3-4 times per week for 45 mins on the exercise machine I have here @ home. I try to stay low-carb for the most part, although there have been times where I haven't. Just really wanted to know if there's anyone out there who maybe had a similar experience to mine & still made it to goal??? I started my journey @ 350 lbs, so now I'm 250 lbs, & I'd REALLY like to get down to @ least 170-180 lbs (I'm 5'7"), which means I have another 70-80 lbs to go. Is it still possible for me to do this??? Anyone out there who can relate??? Thanks in advance for your help... =0)

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