Question:
When did you have to start working for it...

I'm 9.5 months out, down about 118lbs (today). I want to lose about 45 more. My question is when did the weight stopp coming off and you had to do the work, (DIET--YUCK) or did it just slow down and eventully came off. If you had to DIET, did you cut carbs, if so to how many a day???? I find I crave the carbs and try despreatly to avoid them, but they always get the best of me and I cave. Any suggestions.....    — Jeana S. (posted on June 26, 2003)

June 25, 2003
I'm chuckling at your post. But I hear you... You know you have to help your tool along but it is "easier" than conventional dieting isn't it? Well I'd say, I had my surgery 2 years ago today and started "working it" seriously in October of 2002 so that's what, about 4 months out? By "working it" I mean, seriously committing myself to exercise. 2 years later and I'm still at goal. I don't watch my food as closely when I'm working out religiously. It is give and take, on weeks where working out doesn't fit in (I travel frequently and use the pitiful excuse that I can't do it everyday), I am more careful with what I ingest. And vice versa...on days when I go a little off kilter, I make sure I get in a rigorous workout. Good luck and God Bless!
   — Kimberly L.

June 26, 2003
I found that my weight loss slowed way down at about 10 months out. I re-commited to following the no simple- "bad carbs" way of eating. I eliminated all white flour, sugar, white potatoes, corn, from my diet. I found that when I stopped eating those things, my cravings for them decreased. I get my carbs only from fruits, veggies, and whole grains. I don't count carbs. My weight is still slowly comming off and I am eating the way I plan to for the rest of my life. Take care! Mary RNY 6/4/02 highest weight 320/ current weight 143.
   — maryburton

June 26, 2003
I had to work for my weight loss at month 2. I lost 50 pounds in 2 months due to having NO appetite and having constant nausea. Then that stopped. I then had to watch what I ate (eat few carbs and more proteins) and I exercised 4 to 5 days a week. It took me 7 months to lose 58 pounds which almost brought me to my goal.
   — Patty H.

June 26, 2003
I had to bust my butt after month 6. I was warned that the weight would slow down but holy cow....it really slowed down. I believe it's almost all me now. I have to exercise and eat right or no more weight lost! 212/118/108
   — TP

June 26, 2003
Hi! check out my profile... maybe it will help! Hugs!
   — Sharon M. B.

June 26, 2003
For me, it was 5 months, but I was in denial about it. It took till about 8 before I realized it's up to me now! And it's not easy!!!!!
   — jen41766