Like waiting for Christmas.

I remember as a child looking through the toy catalogs to make my list for Santa, then dreaming of what I'd find under the tree.  I almost get that same feeling looking at profiles of people on this site, and seeing how much weight they lost six months out, a year out etc.  Just like I used to wonder if St. Nick would grant my wish, I wonder if I'll lose the same amounts of weight as others did after WLS.

Did any of you go through a similar thought process and were you happy or disappointed with your anticipated weight loss?

Oh yes, I know how you're feeling.  I felt that way too and sometimes I still do.  At six months out and 140lbs. down I feel pretty good about my results thus far.  I've often had to remember that it's not a race or contest.  I'm not in competition with anyone else.  There are too many variables from person to person to really compare or compete.  Everyday I just try to  make good choices, be active, and follow the guidelines.

Duane

Yes I went through that thought process and I am thrilled with what I got under my tree. I got life, my life! Read the line in green below,

After surgery I decided to be a poster boy for WLS. I followed my Doc's instructions to the letter. I have been far more successful than I ever imagined.

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As you drop more and more weigh, you become like a kid in a candy store, with a wad of money!!  You want to try everything in sight.  After awhile that ends and you settle on things you enjoy and know will be lasting.  I went back and tried all my old sports.  I use to jog up to 10 miles at a time in college (I was a PE major).  I tried it and couldn't stand it post op (too much pounding on my back and knees).  I tried tennis again...I played college tennis.  Didn't have the upper body muscle strength...same with golf.  I settled on walking and bike riding. 
Buying new clothes is another area you can go hog wild.  You will find the mental side of WLS will become more difficult than the physical side.  A lot of inward questions...why am I being treated different in society?  Is being more confident mean being more ****y?  Beautiful women making eye contact with me...that one really messed with my mind.  Enjoy the ride...but keep your head about you.  Brian