peacequeen

Sweetie, there's a post dedicated to the slow losers. You are NOT alone,,believe me. It's common to have stalls around this time. You could be having one,,or have had some mini ones. If you are following the plan you were given it'll happen for you. Just try to gain more patience with yourself and give yourself credit for the small victory you have already accomplished. Try not to lash out at those who are trying to help you. I think that lady was really trying to be helpful..I know I don't like anyone telling me I'm on a pity party either but it's really easy to misconstrue what people really mean or feel on the internet. Gain confidence in the choice YOU made..you went in knowing about the surgery..that it's a tool,,not a magic fix. And honestly,,17 pounds is nothing to sneeze at. Any diet I was ever on in the past,,I never lost 17 pounds in 1 month good golly Good luck hon,,take it easy on yourself (and others..feel the love we are trying to give you..even if it's tough love)

We posted at the same time..we made comments about our hair and both gave reference to the tortoise..lol

Great post! If most of us average our weightloss by the month,,we will see how great our numbers are. I'm 5 1/2 months out and have lost a little over 60 pounds, that's more than 10 pounds a month! I don't think I could've lost this much without surgery. I did beat myself up for a while because I didn't think I was losing fast enough but many have told me how great I'm doing. Even though I am taking my biotin and getting in my protein, I am having problems with my hair but everything else is coming right along. It's not a race but if it was.. I'm a tortoise..lol

Mr Worm,,we had the same surgeon

Try not to overthink it,,everyone is different. It sounds like things are going perfectly for you. I don't know how long it takes to stabilize bp but you must be doing something right. It could be due to the strict diet you're on and the rest that your bp is under control. With a continued lifestyle change, no doubt it will be so much better. Congrats and welcome to the losers bench!

Congrats,,that's fantastic..and you are soo cute!

Try to stick with the plan best as you can..you can do this! Wow, a chef..I'd be planning menus for future meals Lucky...

At just 1 week??? I was on Clear Liquids,,pureed came later during mushie week.

Thank you so much, that will be very helpful information. I don't plan on doing anything for a while,,I have a long time till I reach my goal weight then the time it takes to see what my skin will do. I am excercising but not sure how well that will work for me..my age, a long time I stayed obese..as well as I yo yo'd my whole life but I am working very hard. After watching the highly invasive surgery online,,I just don't know if I could go through with it. You poor thing, you went through so much but you look so darn fantabulous,,I know all the pain would be worth it, I'm sure. Can you tell me what the requirements are? I have alot of health issues and I'm not sure if I would even be a good candidate..what do they ask and expect of a patient? Hope you don't mind me asking all these questions,,you are such a perfect source for info

Congrats on meeting your goal! Nice boobie prize I hear they are comfy/cozy!

To make it easier on me, please wait till Sunday to post your final weigh in. Congrats on the 2 pd loss, Peaceful! That's awesome

I'm so glad I used the search feature and found this thread! I read every bit of it. Diva,,girl you are such an inspiration. I'm going to need so much work, you really give me hope. You look amazing and every time you posted, you explained everything so clearly..I felt like I was in the same room with ya.lol After all is said and done, if I look even close to as good as you do, I'd be thrilled!! I hope I can find a good PS in Ky..that makes me so nervous. Do you have any tips to hand out in how to find a good surgeon? Do you know much about full body lifts? I watched an online video of one and could hardly watch the screen,,it made me kinda sick. I've had several surgeries, I can tolerate pain pretty well but wow,,I just don't know. But I have so much cellulite, I don't know what other options would help me. Thanks so much for sharing your story..it was such good reading I couldn't stop for a second...maybe a book is in your future

in this thread..you'll post your weight here again next sunday by midnight

Please look through the thread and read all I've posted, you'll see the instructions. Thanks for playing!

I'm the original poster and I listed all the instructions,,just look for my photo and read what I posted. You need to post your current weight,,then weigh in again this coming Sunday before midnight. I will announce a winner on Monday in a seperate post.

Deadline was last night at midnight but I'm going to change the rules since we have about a dozen latecomers. You guys that check in late are losing a time to lose weight but if you want to play this week, that's the deal. We will still be weighing in again this coming Sunday,,NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT or you won't be eligible. I have to stick to some kind of rules or it won't be a challenge..really glad to see so many playing.

I I think several squeaked in.lol Yes, it's fine since this is the 1st challenge and we're making up the rules as we go. Next challenge rules will be more strict. Good luck this week..welcome to the challenge.

The deadline for weigh in is up,,let the games begin. See each of you Sunday for the next weigh in and Monday in a new post listing the winner. Please weigh in before midnight Sunday Good luck everyone!!

yeah,,less than 2 weeks after me. Anytime you need to talk to someone, I'd be glad to listen if you're having a bad day

It might take others longer to overtake their demons to help them cope with food issues..such as myself. I found out there are several different types of eaters,,unfortunately I eat due to emotions and for over 45 years I've become a food addict because of every bad thing that has happened in my life, I've chosen food to help me overcome. I have been in therapy for years,,even before I ever thought about surgery. The surgery has helped me to come to grips with food once and for all though.. I'm losing so I must be doing something right but surgery hasn't made it that much easier for me psychologically.

We will see how it goes after the 1st week,,so far it looks like a good turn out!