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Topic: Losing Too Much?
Hello Everyone!
I finally got a chance to come online and I am really impressed with the way they have redone the website! I especially liked seeing that I could add photos to my profile without having to email them to anyone! So if anyone's interested, there are photos to see!
Anyway, I am wondering if there is anyone else out there who is afraid that they're not going to stop losing? In the past 3.5 months I have done practically nothing. I had a total hip replacement in June and while I didn't even have to physical therapy, I still have pain and limit my physical activies quite a bit. In fact, the most exercise I get these days is going to the grocery store!
In these past 3.5 months of sitting on my butt (eating some not-so-good-for-me stuff), I have still managed to drop 14 pounds. I now weigh 134 pounds and have a BMI of 23.7 (NORMAL!). In less than 14 months I have lost 154 pounds - 6 over my original goal. I set a secondary goal of 130-135 just to get me away from that line of normal/overweight. What scares me is the fact that I have reached both goals and haven't had to work for it. I mean, knowing that I've spent over 3 months on my butt eating Oreo cookies, Fudgesicles, and balogna, mustard and Dorito sandwiches (these are NOT my daily eatings, but I eat at least 2 servings of each per week).
I do not have a surgeon to see to have my blood levels checked, so I don't know if something's missing, or not. If I knew what things needed to be checked, I would ask my PCP to do it for me - but he appears to be almost clueless about WLS.
So, is there anyone out there that can relate to what I'm going through? If not, is there anyone out there who can offer some good advice? I don't want to lose so much weight that I get sick.
Thanks for reading this!
Topic: RE: I wish I was doing as good as the rest of you!
"..... I have been tired ever since I had this surgery. I am a little anemic most of the time but I can't understand why I'm so tired all the time ......."
Hi kim,
See your MD and ask about thyroid testing as well as Vit B 12 injrctions. Both of your symptoms could be related to either thyroid or B-12.. I started both Synthriod and B 12 injections and this has helped me. BTY. all of my blood work in those areas were OK. on the LOW SIDE but within normal ranges. My MD said that sometimes the low normals still need treatment.( for some)
Just a thought.
ALso the weight, loss is an 18 month process so don't give up
Topic: RE: Very bumm'd at myself...
I could of written your post!!! LOL I'm having the same problem. I've been yo-yo-ing for the longest time. This is scarry and I too have been snacking waaaaaaaaaaaay too much.
If you think of a game plan...then maybe we could do it at the same time and see how that works.

Topic: RE: Stuck
You're not alone!! I've been stuck at the same weight for a few months now. It's very frustrating but, I've heard that the last few pounds are the hardest to lose. I must admit that I have been snacking more and more. I need to stop it and I need to not eat high calorie stuff. So, this week I've been trying to eat better and I'm trying not to snack and I'm drinking water and chrystal light. So far...I haven't had any signs of losing!! I'm getting frustrated!!
Kelli
255/165/150

Topic: RE: Lets Tally it up!
Okay, my start weight was 255 and my current weight is 165 so that's a loss of 90 pounds.
New Total: 5151

Topic: I wish I was doing as good as the rest of you!
I haven't been on the message board for several months now and when I got on today it discouraged me which I knew it would. You see I was doing great at first and lost about 75 lbs the first 7 months and then NOTHING! I haven't lost anything in the past 6 months. Not a thing. As a matter of fact, I go up and down about 6 lbs constantly.
Am I done? Is this as good as it gets for me?
I have about another 50 lbs to go and I just don't see it happening at this point.
I eat no sugar. I try to eat lots of protein, although I don't get in what I should every day. My worst thing is, I know, that I am lazy and don't exersice like I should. I'll do it for a while and then quit and then it takes me a while to get started again. I do a lot of physical work during the day and I am ALWAYS tired.
I have been tired ever since I had this surgery. I am a little anemic most of the time but I can't understand why I'm so tired all the time. I have missed so much work this past year because I am just wore out.
Any suggestion?
Thanks
Kim

Topic: RE: Stuck
I am also stuck
I wish we had some answers but at least we know we're not alone. I started at 360 and am now at 193 where I've been for THREE WEEKS now! I guess I shouldn't complain but I'm not finished losing!! But we're in this together!!
Shelley
360/193/150??

Topic: RE: Very bumm'd at myself...
Hi Norma,
Let me tell you something a very dear and wise friend said to me a couple weeks ago. "Losing the weight is NOTHING don't focus on the number the hardest thing is keeping the weight off" I've come to the realization that I'm TERRIFIED of re-gaining my weight and as I look back at all past diet failures I NOW know why I failed.....It wasn't losing the weight it was being proactive and maintaining the lifestyle needed to keep it off!!!! I can relate to what your going through and you must understand that most of us have MAJOR emotional issues surrounding food. My dear Norma I applaud you for being able to post your concern and for recognizing that you have an issue. Perhaps you should actively seek out a support group/therapist to assist you with your issues. Notwithstanding anything I start seeing my therapist tomorrow. Great 40th birthday present to myself. So realize that you are not alone and that there is assistance. Once I/you/we realize that WLS is just the beginning and probably the easiest part we should now start to focus on maintenance and NOT waiting for the ball to drop (gaining weight) This my dear is a horrible existence and not only does this cause stress it actually puts great emphasis on food and BINGO we start making unhealthy choices.
Peace and blessings.
Marcy
229/115
Topic: RE: Stuck
Hi Patti
I know exactly how you feel. I was 305 when I started my journey and I am now between 160-165. Depending on how much water I am retaining that day. I have been fighting with this 5 pounds since August. My goal is 150 and I don't think i will ever get there. I did stop exercising for a few months, so I am sure that hasn't helped. I have started again, so hopefully that will jump start something again. Good luck with your weight loss. Let me know how it goes.
Lisa