ONEDERLAND No More....

I jumped on the scale this morning and I am back up to 202. I know that is normal and I am fine with that. My question is did anyone ever experience this? So far I have lost is 60 pounds and I am so dayum happy about that 260 was my pre-surgery weight. I was just wondering if this could be all that my body will lose. I am 5 months out now and I am starting to think that I might be finished with my weight loss. What do you think??? Mo

I highly doubt that you are finished losing.  The jump for a few days between the same 2-5 lbs is normal.  I can remember wanting to claim new loss but waiting til it showed on the scale for a few days straight because I knew it would bounce back and forth.  Just remember that you body needs a chance to catch up and keep up with what you know works for you and the weight will come off.

Thanks Courtney, the only reason why I asked that is because my surgeon at my pre surgery consult said that I could only lose 50% of my excess weight. So, this is what I was thinking,  that I have lost all that my body was going to lose.  Mo

Hey, Mo!  Yes, honey, lots of us have experienced what you are going through!  A lot of it, I think, may be water retension;  that can mess with those nasty scales! I started out at 240.  I am 5'1" and weigh 115 lbs.  I never intended to get this small, but my body decided this for me. You will lose more weight---don't worry!  What  other time did you drop 60lbs. in 5 months?  Make sure you drink lots of water, exercise, and eat lots of protein!  Remember those bsics! Lots of love to you!  

Thanks Joann, Like I was telling Courtney, My Dr had mention something about excess body weight and that I could just only lose 50% of it. It just has me wondering. I wanted to know if anybody experienced getting under 200 and gaining it back.  Trust me I am so happy about my 60 pounds. I just don't ever want to see it again. so, i can say that is 60 pounds gone forever. Mo

I refuse to think you are done because where go you, so go ALL of us!   My doc's statistics also cite loss of 75% of excess body weight, but then I found out from my chart he is evaluating me against a "goal" of 130 #, which will never happen.  The nutritionist says 159; I'm aiming for 150.  So if I make the nutritionist's goal, I'll be at 75% of the doctor's "goal".  Goes to show there's statistics and there's dam*ed statistics! PS - I think once you make onederland, you get to keep the crown!

Thanks Cleo, that excess weight thing is confusing.

Mo, honey...you are still in onderland in MY book.  Like somebody already said...you get to keep the crown.  I believe Courtney mentioned water retention too.  Well, let me speak from experience...you'd be surprised at how much water you can retain.  I take 40 mg of lasix everyday to stave off CHF...it's not unusual for me to drop 5 lbs in a day just from peeing out the excess fluid!  So don't be discouraged.  You will continue to lose weight...you ain't done yet!  Jus****ch your portions, stay hydrated, keep exercising.  You can do it & we're all cheering for you!

Thanks

Ann, I was just wondering. I do feel like I will lose more . But doctor had mention the excess weight % so, it just had me wondering. Weither I am done losing or not I am still happy with what have shedded so far. I have no complaints. you are so encouraging, thanks again...   Mo