Benefits of being a Slow Loser

BriarRose
on 7/29/11 2:07 am

I have lost 67.6 pounds in 6 months. For some this would be "slow losing" --- but for me, it's a MIRACLE !!!! The 5 months previous to surgery, I lost 34 pounds. In a year that is 101.6 pounds GONE.

Yes, it may be slower than someone else, or than a lot of someone elses.....but the changes I have made in my life over the past year are monumental for me. I have learned how to have three bites of a dessert and feel happy and full. I have learned how to eat properly for my new tiny tummy. have learned to exercise, I am no longer walking with a cane.

Slow ? Maybe. But I am thrilled with it. This past month I lost 9 pounds -- and I was overjoyed !!! This past week, I have lost less than a half a pound....not so overjoyed. But every ounce lost is a victory, and I have learned to celebrate each and every small victory along the way !!!!

Briar Rose

High Wt 300 lbs. Pre-op Wt loss 34 lbs.

faylavi
on 7/29/11 2:22 am - Laurel, MD

VSG on 02/17/11

I am proud of you too!!!!

                 46yrs old 5'4'' HW 306  AW 288  SW 276 CW 192  205 Next goal <199

(deactivated member)
on 7/29/11 2:27 am - CA

VSG on 02/28/11

OMG!! Yesss!

I am learning intense, deep and profound *patience*.
I am getting good use out of the ONE pair of jeans that I have since I can't bring myself to buy more in this size.
I am learning the art of not comparing myself to others.
My brain has more time to catch up to my new body, I think I might have less dysmorphia. I hope.

It sounds like we are on very, very similar tracks. Making peace has been hard for me, especially since my husband had his VSG 6 months before me, and being a male, has literally melted in front of my eyes.

~colleen

faylavi
on 7/29/11 2:31 am - Laurel, MD

VSG on 02/17/11

Male weight loss is the Devil

                 46yrs old 5'4'' HW 306  AW 288  SW 276 CW 192  205 Next goal <199

Hollyhock
on 7/29/11 2:32 am - VA

VSG on 06/06/11

There may be less risk of gall bladder problems if you lose weight more slowly!

5'7" VSG on 6/6/2011 HW 224, SW 214, CW 144

(deactivated member)
on 7/29/11 2:53 am - CA

VSG on 03/24/11

We make the fast losers feel good!!! OMFG Fay! Your posts always make me smile. I wish I had a "benefit" to add, but I am still sitting at 29 pounds lost 4 months out from surgery. So, yes, I am definitely with you on the slow losing! It sucks--but like another poster, in July, I gained and lost the same 3-4 pounds 3 times! Hopefully that business is over for now. Have a great day! I think you're doing awesome. :)

faylavi
on 7/29/11 4:38 am - Laurel, MD

VSG on 02/17/11

The fact is the WE ARE ALL DOING AN AWESOME JOB!!! Sometimes the numbers lie. I guess I got tired of trying to achieve my doctor's goal for me (to be 200 pounds 6months out...total of 80pounds

)

Oh well I have 2 weeks to lose an additional 30 pounds and make him happy. Its easier making me happy!

                 46yrs old 5'4'' HW 306  AW 288  SW 276 CW 192  205 Next goal <199

IrishColleen
on 7/29/11 2:55 am - Owosso, MI

VSG on 06/28/11

Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare. The tortoise eventually won the race because he took it slow and easy.

The important thing is that we stay in the race and press on towards the goal not how quickly we get there.

"For God did not give us a spirit of timidity and fear but a spirit of power and love and self discipline." 2 Tim. 1:7 So with HIS power, love and self-discipline - I WILL DO THIS!
HW:250 SW: 232 CW: 164 GW: 150

(deactivated member)
on 7/29/11 3:27 am - Castle Rock, CO

Revision on 02/01/11

Girllll your posts always put a smile on my face!

But with regards to the subject, i feel ya and it can be frustrating when even if you try harder , eat less , whatever tips you try and follow from all the posts on OH, it still sometimes doesn't change anything.. lol