Nothing comes easy.

Anyone that says that this surgery is the easy way out, needs to have their heads examined. We have to work and fight to get the weight off, just like everyone else. I am only two pounds from having a BMI that says normal, not at goal mind you, just a normal BMI. I have been fighting and working for this for what seems like forever. It has been a one pound lost and two pounds found for several weeks now. I feel lucky to lose a pound a week. Don't take me wrong, I am happy with my loss and all. I just want and need ,for me, to meet this goal. I have 8 more days until my 6 months and I really want to be at that point by then. I have my next appointment with my surgeon on Aug 14th, and I want to be down to the point that even with clothes on, I have a normal BMI. Hazel

Spoken with true wisdom. WLS is NOT in any way the "easy way out"! The only people who say that are those who have not gone through it. You are a wonderful success, no matter the pounds lost. Think of how far you have come in! You are so much healthier now, you don't need a scale to prove that. Now, that said, I wish you well and hope you make it to your goal by the time your next appointment rolls around. Good luck! Take Care, Mary

Hazel the only one's who say "It's the easy way" is folks who haven't had the surgery and they don't know what they are talking about. Only we do. But don't beat yourself up, you'll make it soon enough Sending hugs, Ronna

You're right, Hazel, it's not the easy way out. I actually felt that way a few years ago, but realized that it wasn't. Once you have it, you sure no it's not easy. I think the closer you get to normal body weight, the longer it may take off the pounds. Your body may be trying to hold on tight to it's old friend, "fat". You've done so well and look so good. It'll come off sooner or later. Karla 337/236/150