Question:
Is all the weight REALLY gonna come off???

The waiting is KILLING me! lol I'm down 95 pounds at 9 months post RNY. I still need to lose another 70. I know the first year is the "honeymoon phase" ... and I only have three more months of that phase left. I get so scared sometimes that the loss is just gonna stop. I feel like I've lost soooo much slower than the rest of you. But I know I can't compare myself to others. Still....these fears really get to me.    — PaulaJ (posted on September 12, 2009)

September 12, 2009
Dear Paula, I know what you mean. I'm six months out and have only lost 74 pounds.Some days I weigh and i'm up and pound or two than down. So many people on this site seem to lose much quicker. But don't get discouraged, just remember that you're losing and every pound counts and gets you healthier.I know I can tell the difference already.I've had people tell me that they've lost past the year point. I know we all would love for it to just melt off, but remember,it didn't come on overnite. Good luck. Sincerely, JoAnn
   — JOANNFV

September 12, 2009
We spoke of this in our support group last week and it comes back to going back to the basics. Measuring your food, getting enough protein and drinking your fluid/water. Best of luck to you!!
   — kmom1420

September 12, 2009
I'm a month out and I've only lost 25 lbs, including the weight I lost during the all liquid phase, prior to surgery. I think we need to remind ourselves that each of us is different, and the things we hear about "honeymoon phases" may be true, but they're probably a different length for each of us. My body reacts very slowly to just about everything. I keep trying to remind myself of that. If something's supposed to happen in a couple of hours, it will take four hours for it to register in my body. So, I'm hoping that this is the same.
   — agwc

September 12, 2009
You WILL lose all your weight - IF you continue to follow the guidelines that were set for you before your surgery. And you WILL keep it off if you follow those guidelines for the rest of your life. It may take a little longer than it does for others, but each person is different. Take your measurements monthly - you may be losing intramuscular fat and gaining muscle, and this will show up in your measurements, but not necessarily the scales. I am a year out now and losing slower, but still losing. Drink your water, drink your protein shake everyday, don't snack, don't eat more than a cup of food at a meal - and you will do great! Oh - don't forget to exercise - that is key! Congratulations on the 95 lbs lost! The other will be gone before you know it. I know how hard it is to not get impatient and want it all gone right away - but it took us years to put it on! Wendy
   — Wendy M.

September 12, 2009
The "honeymoon" phase date scared me too. But I am 17 months post RNY and I had to lose alot of weight.. I was 380 and now I am down to 158..I am still losing too, very slowly. I think you still continue to lose even after the honeymoon phase. I think once you hit your one year you still continue to lose just as easy (just my opinion).. When I was at my one year I weighed 207 pounds and that scared me to death..But I kept losing so I think they say that to motivate people to exercise, eat right etc. But I think we need to continue this after the year anniv. also. Well Good luck and you will do awesome. Let us know how your doing.
   — okbuffy

September 15, 2009
Yes, The wait will come off. You are fortunate to lose it slowly so your body has time to catch up and so does the skin. You will continue to lose for 2 - 3 years according to how much weight you have to lose. Eat 6 small meals a day to keep your body fueled so it will burn the calories. Get all your protein from food and Don't do protein shakes unless you want to gain it all back a few years out. Protein shakes are made for body builders to bulk up not for weight loss. Drink lots water, walk, eat small meals a cup of food or less or half a sandwich, etc. Eat protein first but get it from food and don't worry about how much protein you are getting in the first year. Your body is adjusting and healing. Learn to eat small and listen to your body so you know when you are full to stop eating. Eat slowly, chew your food well. This is not a diet this is a tool. You will not fail this time. I am 5 1/2 years out and I haven't gained an oz. Good luck to you.
   — Kimberly Ten Kate