Question:
Not losing

I only lost 6 lbs. this month. 8 pounds last month. I am 3 months post op. I think I may be the one who this doesn't work very well for. I cry about it all the time. I don't feel like I can eat any less. I'm handicapped, so I cannot exercise. I am housebound, so I just sit and "stew" about it all the time. I'm so unhappy.    — Georgia H. (posted on September 17, 2002)

September 17, 2002
How much have you lost total, Georgia? I lost about 30 pounds my first month, then only 10 pounds since. I am 3 1/2 months post-op now. I have not been able to exercise much as well, due to chronic daily headaches for the past 6 months. I'm sorry you are so upset, it's very understandable but don't give up. Did you ever think that maybe you aren't eating enough? Strange as it seems, I know that I don't eat enough lately. We are in the honeymoon phase where the more we eat, usually the better weight loss we will get. I mean eat small meals 5 or 6 times a day. Increase your protein and drink lots of water, see if that helps. Goodluck to you, I wish you the very best!
   — Lezlie Y.

September 17, 2002
Hi. Some people really do lose very slowly, but it does come off over time. Don't be discouraged, ask your doctor what he/she suggests. ...with God all things are possible Matt 19:26 I never thought I would have any sucess even with surgery. Although my weight loss isn't fast, I'm getting there. You will too.
   — Sarah K.

September 17, 2002
Georgia, Georgia, Georgia!!! Don't get discouraged, I, too, was a slow loser at first. I really believe that on some people it just takes a while to start coming off. I think that's why I wasn't able to be successful with any diets because they did not work for the first 3 months for me, and I beacame discouraged and gave up. I had surgery on 9/27/01, and when I went to see my Dr. on Dec. 15th of 2001, I had only lost about 20 lbs. I was so down, and frankly the Dr. was not thrilled, but after about 4 1/2 months it started coming off a lot better/ My 1 year anniversay will be 9/27/02 and I am only 7 lbs from my goal! I will be praying for you, just remember, don't lose heart, because I also thought I would be the one it did not work for, but IT WILL WORK!!!! Just hang in there/ Patti Meadows
   — peppermintp

September 17, 2002
Georgia, I tried to find out more about you but your profile is sparse. What is your handicap, why are you housebound. DEPRESSION IS OUR ENEMY, we must get it under control to have the energy to improve our lives. You need therapuetic intervention and perhaps antidepressants. Please let us know what you are doing. By the way, you weight loss is excellent for someone who can't exercise.
   — faybay

September 17, 2002
I saw something on qvc or hsn the other day it is a way to exercise even if you are in a wheel chair or have other disabilities. I hope this helps.
   — paulsgirl