Question:
I WILL BE 8 MONTHS IN ABOUT 5 DAYS, I'VE ONLY LOST 70 LBS?

   — debra B. (posted on September 27, 2003)

September 27, 2003
This is a good loss, esp. if you started with a BMI of 39 (lightweight). I am a year and a half and have only just now met my goal of 100lbs off. Keep the faith.
   — rebeccamayhew

September 27, 2003
I also have only lost approx. 70lbs in about 8 months. I started at 224 and now weigh 152. However, I was a size 20-22 (in elastic waist pants) but now I'm a size 10, any brand, regular ol' zip-up-the front jeans!
   — j D.

September 27, 2003
RNY proximal? What has been your food & supplement regimen? Which things do you avoid or make a point of eating? Drinking way more water than you want?
   — vitalady

September 27, 2003
I'm 8 mos out and have lost 83 lbs but am only 27 lbs from my goal. this seems to be the norm. from what I've read from others. the "light weight" thing.
   — Joan W.

September 28, 2003
I'm not doing a lot better. But stop obsessing over the scale. How do you feel? Are you off some of your meds because of your weight loss? Have you changed clothes size? Can you now tie your shoes or get behind a steering wheel without it being uncomfortable? Keep these things in mind. A scale is just a number. Sure it would be good to lose 150 pounds in 8 mos, but it just isn't going to be that way for everybody (like us). So just hang in there. Where would you have been if you hadn't had the surgery?
   — lharbison

September 28, 2003
many things determine the loss, how much you eat, protein, water intake, exercise, and starting weight, genitics, could you of lost almost 10 pounds a month pre op? i could not of, but i understand your frustration! spiecally when i see others doing so much more than myself.
   — janetc00

September 29, 2003
Congratulations on you FABULOUS weight loss. You are a healthier person than you were 8 months ago!!!
   — **willow**

September 29, 2003
Congratulations on your success!! I'm 7.5 mos. out and have lost 80 lbs also. I started at 262 and am now 182. I'd love to be at 155 one day so my journey continues. Your profile doesn't mention your beginning weight but it seems you're probably right on track. One day at a time, one step at a time and best of luck as you continue your journey.
   — Deanna C.

September 29, 2003
I don't rememnber how far out I was when I lost 80 lbs. It all depends on how much you have to lose. Everyone hits plateaus at different times. DOn't worry you will get there. I have lost any weight since about febuary how ever I havelost inches.
   — spring A.

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