Question:
18 weeks post op, trying to figure out if I'm on track loss wise.
I know everyone is and does loose different. I think I am hitting a Plateau right now and Its kinda depressing me. I had my surgery on 11/15/02 and have lost a total of 75lbs...is this good? I am 5'11 and started at 320. What do ya'all think? I have a hard time getting in alot of water...but Im trying and working on it too. Am I seriously doing okay. I feel like a failure right now. — sandrac131 (posted on April 3, 2003)
April 2, 2003
hi sandra, your doing great!!! we have a few things in common, my surgery
was 11/12/02 i started out at 319lbs but i am only 5'3" and my loss
so far is 80lbs so our dates are close our weight was close and our loss is
close. if you ask me i'd say your doing great! keep up the good work. i
know we'd like it to be a lot faster but from what i've heard from other
post ops a the support meeting i think were right on target. best wishes,
kimberly
— kimberly T.
April 3, 2003
Wow, 75 pounds is a great loss, congratulations! Here is a link that I
like to use, it gives you and estimated pounds that you can loose depending
on where you are in your journey. Again, it's only a suggestion and 'm
sure that it varies from person to person. Fitday.com is also a wonderful
site to calculate your eating habits. Yes, it's a little tedious but I
like it. Also, try to get in the water, it's important part of our weight
loss. Keep up the good work! Best Wishes
http://www.pacificbariatrics.com/postopplanner.phtml
— Heather S.
April 3, 2003
Yes you are doing great, I had my surgery on Nov 11, 2002 and I am 5'
7". I have lost 92 # since then, I too have a hard time getting
enough water, I average about 48 oz per day. Don't feel like a failure,
have you ever lost this much in this short of time before? I think it is
just amazing. Good luck your doing just great!
— Christine A.
April 3, 2003
You are doing wonderfully. I just passed my 1 year mark and have only lost
80 lbs and nothing in 3 months. I am really jealous.
— Dianne C.
April 3, 2003
Sandra, I understand where you are coming from. I had my surgery on 11/6
and have lost 75lbs. 30 more to go. I have not lost anything for 3 weeks
now. I am so depressed. I am exercising and felt I was eating fairly on
track. I started using Fitday.com on Tuesday and was amazed what I am
learning about my eating habits. I could not believe the amount of fat and
carbs related to the amount of protien and calories I am eating. I think
this will teach me something. I am on a low carb, low fat diet. With the
limited calories I am consuming I was shocked at how they add up. I am
hoping by adjusting my eating I will start to loose again.
— Sharon F.
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