Question:
anyone else out there like myself?... DID you continue to loose??

Please help.. I am 7 months post op and only down 66 pounds. I get so disscouraged when I read people hitting the centery club by this time... I got rid of all by BIG cloths right after my surgery and I think there is some I should of kept... I started out at 311 and down to 245. I am very piky about what I eat and I try to make sure I get in my 60 - 80 gms of protein and fruit to O water and plain water.. I do drink ice tea on occasion as with coffee.. but not evey day..Water aerobis 4x a week and walk 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 miles 4-5 times a week... I know were not suppose to compare ourself to others.. But I have to ask now... ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE LIKE ME?. would love to hear form you and if you made it to goal and how long it took... thanks to all my fellow WLS people....    — Kalli R. (posted on July 13, 2004)

July 13, 2004
What type of surgery did you have? What type can make a big difference. I had Open RNY - at 7 months I was down 93 lbs. Are you still losing, or have you stalled? In my opinion, you will continue to lose. My doc says that if you continue to eat up to 1100 calories and exercise, then you will continue to lose. Even if you are on a plateau, you will begin lossing again. Good luck!! :) :)
   — sibarra

July 13, 2004
Hello, I know how frustrating this can be, because I was a very slow loser. My docter kept telling me that I would continue loosing until I was at least 18 months. I really didn't believe him but it was so true. At 18 months out I got to my goal weight and that is when I stopped. If I want to lose more I can, just by cutting way back on calories, but I'm happy where I''m at. I know it's frustrating but hang in there. It looks like your doing all the right things. Blessings Geri V.
   — Geralyn

July 13, 2004
As long as you are losing consistently, even if it is only a pound a week, you are fine. I lost 95 in 6 mos, now a whole year later I am down 125 (currently weigh 225). It is conceivable that I will only lose another 20 pounds or so. But I am okay with that. You should continue to lose. People get all excited about the big losses at first, but whether you lose 100 in six months or not, most people lose on average of only 100 in a year. You are not too far behind. Sorry you are a slow loser. At least you are honest. I am so tired of people posting they only lost 50 lbs in 2 months. Makes me want to reach through my computer and smack them. LOL.
   — mrsmyranow

July 13, 2004
I, too, am a slow loser. I had surgery 11/11/03 and am only down 70#. I did lose 35# before surgery so I am 'technically' down 100# from my highest weight so far. I do everything correct, 80-100 gr. protein, 100 oz. water a day, exercise 3-4 days a week and walk each night as well. VERY frustrating. I am losing inches but I want to see that blasted scale move. I've been on this plateau for 3 months. I bounce 1-1/2 pounds. My surgeon keeps telling me my body is resting from losing the 100#.....I'm ready for it to stop resting and keep a moving! Sunie In Houston
   — Sunie I.

July 13, 2004
OH! This is my favorite subject! I am a slow loser also. I started at 389 and I still weight 282-285. I had Open RNY on March 7, 2003. It took me 11 months to lose 100 pounds and I was a "heavy weight." Supposedly the more you weigh the faster you lose. NOT!! So what is the explanation for this kind of loser. I know we can not give up by any means but it sure can upset you when a ton of others have lost so much faster.
   — twin94

July 14, 2004
I am a slow loser too. I had surgery September, 2002 I lost just 89 pounds. I weighed starting out at 373 pounds. Now I weigh 290. I had other health issues that preventedom walking and moving. So mostly out out boredom I ate between (extra protien) or tried to. I also get discouraged when I see people with younger surgeries than me losing much faster. But then I think they are able to move around more, working, etc. Good luck
   — missturtle

July 14, 2004
You might want to cut out the fruit, Kali. Fruit is a natural sugar and it may be keeping you from losing. It never hurts to try. Maybe some raw veggies would help out instead of the fruit...Good luck, judy
   — juju524

July 29, 2004
Sandy(sissy) I too have been a very slow loser. I had my surgery July 2001 and have only lost 120 lbs. I started out at 380 and am down to 260. I have been very discouraged. Like you I couldn't exercise due to leg and back problems. I also started grazing out of boredom and stress. I don't know what to do. I hate to think that I went through all this for nothing. I can also eat way more then I should be able to. I was told I should only be able to eat about a cup of food, but I can eat a whole Lean Cusine meal at one time. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am thinking about asking my doctor for a revison.
   — Terry H.