Alexandra39

20 pounds to go!!

Heaviest Weight October 2012: 214 lbs. Current Weight October 2013: 122 lbs. :D :D

I just want to know if there is anyone out there like me... I am 6+ months post surgery...I've lost 90+ pounds. People say I look great...I feel better physical because I feel lighter and have more energy than before. I sometimes (not often) can say okay I look good. I still see myself as heavy even though I'm a healthy weight. The scale reads the same yet I feel heavier. I get cravings for snacks and I allow myself to have snacks that are on the healthier side...I'll have lots of fruit, some walnuts, cheeks it reduced fat or sugar free 80 calorie ice cream and all this is not everyday I try to have fruit mostly. I've been getting very worried about gaining weight back. Yesterday a family member questioned a craving I had knowing I probably would have had a very small portion and that made me feel mire self conscious. I then completely lost my appetite and didn't have dinner and now I am terrified of eating. Today I had a protein shake and a Caesar side salad for lunch from Wendy's just to please my daughter so she shouldn't worry. I want to lose more weight now even though my surgeon, my primary doctor and others told me I've lost enough. What is happening? Shouldn't I be happy to have lost the weight? I'm hungry but the thought of eating anything other than a protein shake and water maybe broth makes me wanna cry. Any feedback would be appreciated.

At least I know I'm not alone. Thanks everyone... I have to try to fix this image of myself now but it's not easy.

Here's a pic of me...now I feel big not enough weight lost..I'm sorry I do not mean to offend anyone...this is not a cry for attention...I'm really struggling right now... [ATTACH]4786[/ATTACH]

Oven-baked chicken and mashed potatoes

Starting weight 224 Surgery 1/25/13 Current weight 132 Almost at my goal!

I love that meal. It's so good and filling. Love Lean Cuisine

hwt:224 cwt:134 Surgery date: 1/25/13 goal weight: 125 almost there!

Thanks so much!

Thank You!

Thank You!

Thank You. I'm 4 months post op.

I'm drinking a small Dunkin Donuts Decaf Iced Coffee with Skim Milk & Sweet n Low. I haven't had coffee since November. I don't mind at all that it's decaf, it's the taste of iced coffee I missed. This really quenches my thirst especially during hot summer days. I'm glad my doc allows it once a day although I'm not a regular coffee drinker.

Does anyone know how long we will need to abide by the rule on no drinking a half hour before or after meals? I'm finding difficult especially with the warm summer/weather coming up.

What does it feel like? I ate a soft taco at Taco Bell. I've had it before with no problems. About 10 - 15 minutes after I started feeling strange, cold sweat, pressure on my head, shortness of breath...I felt like I was going to faint...I still feel very weak and I have slight pain/pressure in my chest. Can this be dumping? only slight nausea.

Thanks everyone. Yes, still feelin strange. I agree, must've been the taco. That's it, no more Taco Bell for me.

Yes, it's great! I feel like a different person! Ir was exhausting to carry around so much extra weight. You'll get there & you'll, love it!

HWT: 224 Surgery date 1/25/13 CWT: 143 GWT: 125 18 lbs. to go to reach my goal!