Question:
ANY SUPER MOBIDLY OBESE...

make it to goal? I am 5'9" and started at 382lbs. In the last month I have lost all of about 2lbs. I am terrified that my weight loss is over. I had surgery 3/11/02 and now weigh 264...for a loss of 118 lbs. I know that is fabulous, but I want a shot at my personal goal of 175. I eat between 500 and 900 calories per day. Exercise at Curves 4 times per week, and get in ALL my water everyday. I also supplement with protein shakes. Have any of you, whom were 400 lb pre-op, made it to goal? If so, did you have months like I am having now? How long did it take to make it to goal? I was so hoping to do it within a year. Thank you!    — Sandra C. (posted on October 8, 2002)

October 8, 2002
Check out Peter's website he started out with a BMI of 112 and over 800 pounds. http://www.bigpete803.8m.com/
   — Linda A.

October 8, 2002
I started at 440 2 months ago and during month 2 only lost 16. What a crock! Month 1 was awesome, but I have been down lately due to this monumental slow down. I figure it has to start again....
   — jen41766

October 8, 2002
Well I started a few pounds heavier than you and an inch shorter...I'm around 245 or so now and 8 months out. I didn't lose anything at ALL in June (after a loss of 30 pounds in May) and I lost almost nothing in the whole month of August, then 15 in September. My loss is very much sporatic. I find that when I vary exercise or skip a few days and then hit the gym with something new, I kick start myself again.
   — Paula Prichard

October 8, 2002
If you are 7 months post op you might want to try increasing your calories to between 1000-1200. Sometimes "starvation mode" kicks in and won't let you lose.
   — LLinderman

October 8, 2002
Hi Sandra: I am probably the least knowledgeable of all to answer your question, since I am pre-op and all I know I have learned from reading about others on this God-send of a website, but it seems to be as if you have hit a plateau. These seem to be quite common. The weight comes off slowly or maybe not at all during them, but once you pass them, you again lose weight. Don't give up and continue eating and exercising as you should. It's probably a good idea not to jump on the scale often but continue to think of how wonderful you are doing and how great you feel in your success! God bless you and keep up the good work!!!!! Linda
   — lgrace42

October 10, 2002
I started out at 436 and 7 months post op have lost 124 lbs. Still loosing about 3 lbs a week, but it is coming off consistantly right now. I focus on protien and stay completely away from refined sugars. I do admit that I occasional eat sugar free treats. But I don't obsess about calories or pushing to strenuous excercise. I think some may get too caught up in calories. You too are about 7 months out and although may get discouraged if you aren't loosing as fast as at first, still keep up the good work, and don't get discouraged.
   — Dell H.

October 14, 2002
I started out at 543 lbs in July 2001. In the 15 months since my surgery I have lost 200 pounds and am still losing. I have slowed a lot. Now only 5 to maybe 8 lbs a month but I am not giving up. Go to www.mygastricbypass.com this is a woman named Sue and she was a great inspiration for me. It is hard for me still I fight grazing everyday but I am determined to do it and keep losing. Best of luck and don't give up. Work with the surgery. The best advise I can give you is stay away from sugars and eat healthy, I have definately learned that changing my eating habits is a major key to what I am losing. Take care.
   — Monica F.