Question:
I had my 9 month weigh in today and I didn't lose a pound since last month

I weigh still 182 having gained a pound since my 8 month weigh it. I've lost 3.5 pounds a month since my doctor visit 4 months ago today. I guess I just am one of those people that actually can eat and I do consume healthy calories. I know i'm not eating more than 1200 a day but I guess that's enough to keep me at the current weight. I'm at nearly 52% weight loss and I guess the rest is up to me now. ANYONE POST OP HAVE THESE KIND OF RESULTS? Am I to think that this is IT???? Thanks!    — barbsbasic (posted on November 30, 2003)

November 30, 2003
First of all, Semper Fi (Marine Mom here)! I have slowed down a lot this past month. I only update my profile once per month now, and will be due for an update on the 7th, but have only lost two measly pounds so far this month! I'm pretty close to goal, but have a feeling these last few pounds are going to resist coming off. Seeing how you are a Marine, you already know all about fitness, but are you currently getting any cardio? BTW, you are a beautiful woman :) Barb 4/07/03 235/144/130
   — Barbara C.

December 1, 2003
Hello, When I went for my 3 month check up, my surgeon told me that he could get me to 180 (I started at 280) but the rest of my weight loss after that, was truly up to me. I sat there in his office thinking, ya right at this rate I'll be at goal by Thanksgiving, there's no way that I'm going to slow down. And wouldn't you know it, the moment I hit 180 I had to struggle with every pound. Not that I didn't have to work for that 100 pound loss in 5 months, I did. I exercised 6 days a week and ate all high protein foods with no white carbs. However, no matter what I've done since I hit 180 every pound I had to work for. I've just accepted the fact that my body really does want to put up a struggle and has now figured out what I've done to it. So it's going to try to keep as many calories as it can. Your body may just be making you work for it because it's figured out that it only gets so many calories a day so it's going to hold on to what it can. Which means that we have to work hard at exercise to loose the weight. For me staying on a high protein low carb program keeps me at a steady weight loss. So you may want to try that if your not doing it currently and up the work out. But I definetly don't think that you are done loosing. By the way, you look amazing! 280/153/140 Best Wishes~
   — Heather S.

December 1, 2003
I firmly believe that people who have this surgery are volume eaters or have a screwed up metabolism. I unfortunately fall into the metabolism category. <b> <b>After reading ur profile, I see we had our surgeries around the same time. I think you really need to increase ur exercise. IF you get in at least 30 to 40 minutes of cardio 3 to 4 times a week you will see more than just 3 lbs a month. I am still losing about 10lbs a month. My slowest month was 7lbs. If you are eating properly, all you need to do is increase ur activity and exercise. You may not see results right away, but within a month u will be surprised how much u will lose at one time. Stay encouraged! Keisha 3/12/03 316/207/165
   — keishax