6 Month Update- Upset

Ok. I turned 6 months this past weekend. I have lost 100 pounds including my weight I lost prior to surgery. Total of 77 since surgery.

I was doing great, protein, excerise etc. since most of you know I am relocating out of state in 3 weeks, I kinda got off the wagon, and been busying doing things at home and had a hard time getting in my protein.

I went to my 6 month appt. My doctor PCA said I should of lost a total of 90-95 since surgery. That I am about 10-15 pounds off from the mark.

I FELT horrible.

Yes I reconize I haven't done as well as I wanted to the past 3 weeks, just been so busy with 2 full time schools, moving, packing, finding a job, selling everthing. I had to let go of excersing I was getting to tried.

What do you think? 

are u kidding me? you've done GREAT!  of course, alot of it has to do with your starting weight and BMI, the higher that is, the faster you lose initially.  but, even for someone whose BMI is in the high 50's (like me), i would think that 100 lbs in 6 months is really awesome and fast.  in my opinion, whoever told you that you should have lost more either has no clue about VSG or is gaging your weight loss with that of someone with a really high BMI or a male or a different kind of surgery like DS or RNY where you lose much faster.

Don't let it get to you...it's said over and over...we all lose at different speeds.  77# is phenomenal!!!  If YOU are happy with your results then it doesn't matter what other say!!!!  
You are doing awesome!  Just keep it up and don't let this throw you backwards!

i think your crazy for feeling bad! the accomplishment you have made is spectacular! that is a very tiny set back........... life goes on ...go look in the mirror and smile..;) you deserve it!

NO NO NO NO NO! You've had a recent dilema in your life, WE ALL HAVE THOSE FROM TIME TO TIME, IT'S OKAY!!! Just make sure to jump back on the horse as soon as possible! 100lbs in six months!  WTG! Your dr is silly for not being completly proud of that. We ALL lose at different rates and he cant judge your WL on anything because your an indiviual. Keep working at it sweets and tell him to shove it ... as long as your following your guidance your doing great!

Some people just aren't happy unless they feel like they are in control. Your physicians assistant...doesn't want to be the assistant, he or she wants to be the doctor! And by telling you that you are just not doing good enough gives him/her a feeling of power.
It is how you feel about how you have done that is important.
Your average is 12.83 pounds a month. If I remember my stats right, the average weight loss for VSG is between 10 and 20 pounds a month. It doesn't matter what end oft that scale you are on...what matters is you are there!
100 pounds down...77 since surgery! That is wonderful. Forget that person, and don't let them live rent free in your brain.
Good job
Idgett

What is s/he basing this on?

All of the long-term studies on the VSG show roughly a 60% (well, 61%) EWL long-term.  So, for somebody who needs to lose roughly 150 pounds, we're talking 91.5 pounds.  That's not at 6 months, that's at 12 months and beyond.  

You are doing great.  Don't let a PA, doctor, or anybody make you feel otherwise.

disclaimer:  this is gonna sound condescending as hell but i agree with idgett.  between the 2 people in your office you should be listening to, go with the one who went to school for 8 more years.  or how bout just go with the one who went to school.

losing 100 lbs in whatever time frame is your accomplishment - if you have to see her before you leave tell that pcA to kick rocks.

This is my opinion, not fact, so please take it as such~

I believe that some WL surgeons want to be able to report numbers that show that their patients lose at X rate, and sometimes IMO they push too hard to get those numbers where they want them to be, without taking the patient's feelings in to consideration.  The fact of the matter is that this isn't a sprint, it is a marathon.  When I see people who are basically bragging about how fast they've lost I just sit back and think, they don't see the big picture.  Sure, it's nice to lose quickly, but the real measure of success is if you can keep it off, long term.  So as long as you're doing what you should be doing (or at least as much as possible, considering your cir****tances) and you're committed to a healthy lifestyle long term, F what the doctor says.  That's just my opinion.  People lose at different rates and you can only do the best you can do.  It makes me angry when I see people who have made such great strides toward getting healthy upset by their doctors who say they haven't lost enough weight.  It's not right and it's not true.  If you've done your best then you've done all you can do. 

Just sayin....

Ooops this one struck a cord with me:

"I see people who are basically bragging about how fast they've lost I just sit back and think, they don't see the big picture.  Sure, it's nice to lose quickly, but the real measure of success is if you can keep it off, long term."

I don't think this is a fair statement!  Everyone here has the right to 'brag' about any successes they have!  I don't think it is a case of "I am better than you are" or "I don't see the big picture like you do..."

I want to encourage everyone to brag, show off, jump up and down with every big and little thing you do to improve your health and self confidence. 

I LOVE to hear and see your results!!  Please keep them coming...  Brag away, you deserve to!

All the best everyone,

Cindy