Ok...I need some straight talk people

I know I don't post much in here but I sure do read a great deal. Well here I am almost 11 months post op and down 121 pounds...but guess what...I don't think it's enough. I mean I know we're not SUPPOSED to compare ourselves to others BUT I just can't help it. Maybe I'm just having a bad day I want soooo bad to be under 200 for my 1 year check up. I want to be at least 198 but that means I ned to lose 10 more pounds and the weight loss has slowed down to a crawl. I'm not complaining about what I've lost...I just want a little more. Do you know what I mean? I've been doing what I'm supposed to do...I take my vits, I drink my water, I eat my protein, and I exercise. Now...I just want ONEDERLAND. Ok...I AM having a bad day...but I know you all can understand what I mean. I've come so far...I don't want it to end yet! Thanks in advance for letting me vent to people who started (or are starting) at my weight (329). I love all of you Ok...as you were...thank you! Tanya 329/208/healthy & happy

I don't know that it will be particularly helpful; but I am starting around 375. I have surgery on Monday. I would LOVE to be as successful as you are when I am 11 months post-op. Oh my goodness, to be able to move 50 ft. without getting winded, or to be able to exercise for 5 minutes without being in pain--I would feel so much better. You are a wonderful role model of really following the program. I wish you could see yourself that way! Feel free to vent when you are feeling low. I am sure I will do plenty of that. Just know that you are doing sooooo awesome-ly

CONGRATUALTIONS on your surgery You will do wonderfully....and yes this is now a new phase of your life that you will be entering. Thanks you for your compliments and yes I do feel truly blessed to have come as far as I have...it's just not over and this is a difficult stage. I will get through it....and you will get through all of your stages too. The best part is having the great people on this board to share our journey. Tanya

I so know what you mean. I will be 1 year out in 2 weeks and am going back and forth between 203-205. I want in the 100's by October 26 so bad but thank you so much to the post between us. It puts this whole last year in perspective. How wonderful we would have felt one year ago if we would have known this was our future. It will come soon but for now I am enjoying where I am. Good luck on your journey, ( and your surgery on monday) Jennife 361 / 205?/ 175ish? 50 weeks out!!!!

Jennifer Yep...perspective is a good thing. Believe me....I love my life now and the improved health. I don't take advantage of it....I know I am blessed. I've work so hard to get where I am...body, mind, and soul. Thank you for being able to relate....sometimes that alone is enough. Tanya

Tanya, I do understand how frustrating the slow down can be! I lost so quickly for so long then the slow down hit and I had to fight so hard for every pound.. I started out at 330 and Im now down to 140.. It took me over a year to get there. Your weight loss may have slowed down, but its not over! You decide when its over. Keep doing what you are doing. Your doing the right thing. Protein, vitamins, and exercise will get you where you want to be. The only suggestion I can give you is to take a food diary in and see a NUT. I lost my last 40lbs that way. She adjusted my diet and before I knew it the pounds were gone. You may need to tweak your diet some. I wasnt getting enough calories which in turn slowed my weight loss down.. Comparing yourself to others will only drive you crazy! You have done a great job! Losing 120+lbs is a great accomplishment. Everyones body is different and in turn everyone will lose differently. Keep working at it and you will get there! Good Luck, Amber

Amber I have followed your progress...and I must say you have earned every pound lost. Congratualtions I know we all lose differently and at different rates..knowing it and trying to accept it are two differnt things. I'm just being honest here..because somewhere out there someone else is experiencing it too. Sometimes sharing can help people get through it...that's all. I take my food diary in to the nut at each visit and thanks for the advise because I need to get back on track with that. I've had some health proplems lately and have become a little lazy in keeping track of what I eat BIG MISTAKE. Tanya

Tanya, I cant tell you how many times I beat my head against the wall when I seen people lose weight faster then I did.. I drove myself crazy and thought I was the only one.. I posted about it a couple times too... I think more people do it then are willing to be open and talk about it!! Personally, I think its human nature to compare! ( for those who didnt compare- good for you!!! I wish I could have kept from doing it!) Good luck! Amber

Tanya, I know what you are going through because I am currently going through it. I look a the board and women who were my size drop 60 pounds in the first 6 weeks me I only droped 45 I was heart broken and hurt. I am still far behind them and now I am 5 months post op an down 95 pounds. I started out at 455 and now I am down to 360 I am glad I lost some weight but i have a long ways to go i still would like to lose 160 to 180 more pounds. I was talking to myself last night wondering if I would make it or not, you know I beleive I will make it. One of the thing I wanted to ask you was are you exercising? I have notice that if I don't exercise I will not lose any weight as soon as i got back to it I have lost 9 pounds this week. Now I know it isn't going to be that way every day or even every week but exercise works. So if you want to make that goal get out there and move that body. Lorraine

Lorraine I have been exercising since before surgery. I vary my routine and what type I do. I have no problems getting off my a$% that's for sure Life is wonderful when you can walk, lift weights, and dance the night away I'm appreciative of everything that I can do now that I couldn't have dreamed of doing before WLS. Oh and the men.....wow I never had probelms getting them before but now....let's just say I have a lot more options and my little black book is FULL! I know we all do what we shouldn't at times (by comparing ourselves to others) and I know that our journies are INDIVIDUAL...still we are not alone. Thanks for your response and keep on working that tool girlie! Tanya