I have been stuck at 150 for 5 months now!!!!!!! I'm afraid I'm done but I want to lose 30 more pounds. My family tells me it is just my body adjusting to the initial massive weight loss. My depression doesn't make things any easier. I think I need a partner to get me going when I am stalled. Someone to physically drag me out of my house. LOL.

Kristal, I'm fighting the same battle lately.. food in front of me behind me below me.. all I want to do is eat!!! Of course it is smaller portions.. and better food .. but still.. my elbow is bending constantly.. I'm so afraid of returning to my old habits.. I don't think I could do total liquids.. if you can do it that would be great!! Just wanted you to know you are not alone.. want to go eat Mexican again??? Jan 287/164

My doctor stated I can get to the 155 recommended weight at per the charts. I have never been on that chart - so I can't wait to see if I make it. I started at 304 and now down to 191 - it is actually coming into sight. Best wishes. Dawn -113

My goal was to wear a size 8 and I actually thought I would have to weigh 125 lbs. Well, @ 140 lbs. I was wearing a size 8. So, I set my goal to 124 lbs. I now weigh 131 lbs. (I'm 5' 2 1/2") and am wearing size 6's and 4's and still some 8's. Only 7 more pounds to go! I'm sure that 7 pounds will take for ever. I set 124 as that's half of the weight I stared at, which was 248 lbs. My surgeons goal was a healthy weight and @ 142 lbs. he told me I was at a healthy weight. I'm happy and if I don't loose another # I'll be ok! I also got rid of high cholestoral, high triglycerides, and diabetes! Everybody keeps telling me I'm too "skinny" and that I don't need to lose anymore. I really get tired of hearing that. I don't consider myself skinny, but thinner and healthier! Funny, isn't it, these people wouldn't tell me I was fat or obese when I was, but they're not afraid to tell me I'm too skinny! Keep up the good work everyone and best of luck on your continued WLS journey. Kimberley 248/131/124 Some day!

(I posted this on the post-op board too) I am 9 months post-op and I have been taking a multi-vitamin and an iron supplement (for anemia) every day. I was wondering if anyone has had any problems with possibly taking to much iron? I have been really sick for the last two weeks with severe diarrhea. I have been the my family practice doctor and had my diet altered (including clear liquids for three days) and he can not find anything wrong. I called my surgeon in California and they say it can't be a side effect of the surgery due to how far out I am. Anyway, if anyone has any information on taking to much iron I would appreciate it.