Question:
How am I doing

I am 9 months out 49 yrs old starting weight 262 height is 5'1" I am down to 180 I would like to hear from others and see how you are doing I feel like I am at a stand still I work out 6 nights aweek for 1 to 11/2 hours drink 80 to 100 oz.water and do 75 to 100 grams protein. very few carbs no more tha 30 to 40 daily. But I feel like I am never going to get this fat off. any suggestions ?    — Cathy M. (posted on December 31, 2003)

December 31, 2003
How do you know you still have fat? If you are working out 6 days a week you have to be gaining muscle. I am 9 months post op and I started out at over 400 lbs and I now weigh 235. I too exercise daily. I want to get rid of this loose skin eventually but if I did not lose another pound I would be greatful for what this surgery has given me back, my life. Keep up the good work and think more positive. How many other 49 year olds do you know that work out 6 nights a week?
   — Mercy P.

December 31, 2003
Hi , I too am 49 and had my surgery 9 months ago . we have lost about the same amt. I started at 248 and now weigh 158 and havent lost in 2 months ,, but I know I have 9 months left and it will come off , just slower . Our bodies are reajusting to a big weight loss .Keep up the good work ..love your body and give it time to respond again .. Hang in there , we will get there :) If you ever want to chat Im me or email me ..we have alot in common ..love Ruthie in SC
   — ruthie

December 31, 2003
Frustrating, isn't it? And has your appetite returned recently as well? Mine has! I'm 42 yrs old, nearly 9 months out and down to 140 from a high of 235. I am a gym rat too. I've still got another 10 lbs to get to my initial goal, but probably could stand to lose a few more after that. My belly is the worst, and I know it's fat not skin. I'm hoping it will shrink when I lose these last few pounds. Barb 4/07/03 235/140/130
   — Barbara C.