Question:
If I started at 535 plus two years ago, can I still lose?

I had surgery Nov 2001,I was close to 550, but a 22lb tumor was remove when I had surgery,now I exercise everyday including 100 sit-up's,leg lifts, but I don't go on daily walks. I can't seem to lose a pound. Now I'm considering going back to a full liquid diet to see if it helps. Oh yeah I'm down to 339.In starting out with such a high weight will I ever get to atleast 200lbs I'll be satisfied with that.Has anyone had plastic surgery twice, if starting out at this weight. Please help I don't want to give up.    — MARILYN H. (posted on April 30, 2004)

April 30, 2004
I think you need to do some cardio, like 30-60 minutes a day. You don't have to do 60 minutes in a row, you can do 3 - 20 minute sessions or something. It can just be walking at first, then maybe join a gym, etc.
   — mrsmyranow

May 1, 2004
Congratulations on the weight loss so far !! How much do you want to lose and what are you willing to put into it ? After you figure this out go for it. Your exercise is great, and might want to try adding different things , this helps to keep it fresh and fun and helps the body not get use to just what your already doing. Keep a food journal, you might be eating more than you should, and don't forget to measure that 1/2 of a cup. Don't give up, think of how far you have come.
   — domestic G.

May 1, 2004
Have you considered consulting a surgeon about a revision? Many people who don't reach their desired weight need to have more bypassed in order to restart the weightloss. You just may not have had enough bypassed considering the very high BMI started with. I'm not dismissing your large weight loss. Its truly awesome (great job!)! But I wanted to point out that many people at and below your weight are seeking WLS for the first time in order for them to take off those exact same pounds without hesitation. You definitely shouldn't feel that dieting and exercise are your only route.
   — Shelly S.

May 1, 2004
What did your surgeon predict you would lose?? I was 563 pounds at the time of my March 2002 surgery. By September 2003 I had lost 303 pounds, which was 70% of the excess weight that my surgeon predicted I would lose. I'll never get to 200 pounds based on the surgery I had. Did your surgeon predict that you would?? The only weight I've lost since last September is 10 pounds from my recent abdominoplasty, putting me at a current weight of 250 pounds. I'll lose some more weight from skin removal on May 13th from my brachioplasty and breast lift. I eat healthily, have an occasional sweet (chocolate sometimes goes down better than chicken, go figure!), walk a lot and do pilates. I have a healthy life and am grateful. Cheers, Joanne
   — JoanneML

May 1, 2004
Listen, you've busted your butt to get where you are and to incorporate a rigorous exercise regime into your life-- don't be simply measure your success by the number on the scale, but rather by the inspiring changes you've made in your life. If dropping the extra pounds is something you want to do because you think it will improve your health or the quality of your life, then let me suggest what worked for me. I, too, started at over 500 pounds. What helped me sustain my weight loss was being very vigilent about the carbs (averaging less than 40 per day before I reached my goal) and maintaining very high protein intake (a minimum of 60 grams a day). Now, to sustain my weight, I still monitor my carb intake (averaging less than 60 grams of carbs per day). Assuming that there is no medical reason for your weight loss slowing down, you might want to consider working with a dietician to monitor your intake and to help in planning low-carb, high protein meals. But, please, don't lose sight of the great things you've achieved so far.
   — SteveColarossi