LaLaDee 519 Posted May 6, 2018 Wow - your doctors are so ambitious! Mine is very much of the view that it's up to our bodies and we can't predict where we will end up. He says that if I want I might get to a "dream" weight, but I have to balance that against how hard it will be to maintain. So if life is easier at a slightly higher weight and I don't have to obsess over every calorie then I might chose that path. I think these doctors are just trying to push you. You may not hit their goal, but you'll have to work very hard to try so you'll end up doing better than you would have. Anyone else feel like the "honeymoon" stage of weight loss is over? I really, really want to lose another 5kg (11pounds wish) but it doesn't seem to be happening. 1 Jill4329 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
46w4kds 177 Posted May 10, 2018 I am down 75lbs since surgery weight,, and over 100lbs from highest weight now. I am extremely happy and most of my health issues have gone down or totally away now. So thankful everyday for taking this journey! Hw:277 Sw:244 Cw:169 Gw: 245 4 Hop_Scotch, dillydog, LaLaDee and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allie589 171 Posted May 10, 2018 You look incredible!!!! Wow!!!! Congratulations!! [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji471][emoji471]Sleeved 8/7/17 HW: 256 SW: 248 CW: 180 on 5/3/18 5'7" GW: 150 1 46w4kds reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeaniered 183 Posted May 11, 2018 Fabulous. Well done 1 46w4kds reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaLaDee 519 Posted May 13, 2018 On 10/05/2018 at 10:37 PM, 46w4kds said: I am down 75lbs since surgery weight,, and over 100lbs from highest weight now. I am extremely happy and most of my health issues have gone down or totally away now. So thankful everyday for taking this journey! Hw:277 Sw:244 Cw:169 Gw: 245 Gorgeous girl! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! 1 46w4kds reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted May 13, 2018 This is probably the 3017 forum, isn't it? Maybe the August 2018 people will resurrect,it, just think all of you are now veterans and they could benefit from your experiences.😜 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jill4329 36 Posted May 15, 2018 Wow - your doctors are so ambitious! Mine is very much of the view that it's up to our bodies and we can't predict where we will end up. He says that if I want I might get to a "dream" weight, but I have to balance that against how hard it will be to maintain. So if life is easier at a slightly higher weight and I don't have to obsess over every calorie then I might chose that path. I think these doctors are just trying to push you. You may not hit their goal, but you'll have to work very hard to try so you'll end up doing better than you would have. Anyone else feel like the "honeymoon" stage of weight loss is over? I really, really want to lose another 5kg (11pounds wish) but it doesn't seem to be happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jill4329 36 Posted May 15, 2018 I feel like my doctor continually being on the pushy side about how much to lose has to do with him wanting his overall patient weight loss statistics looking impressive. On one visit he told me he wanted me to lose 40 pounds by the next visit in 3 months. I had another surgery during that time which restricted exercise. I did not lose 40 but I did continue to lose even during that surgery recovery time so he was pleased when I explained all that to him. Even though he is pushy, I do believe he will graciously back off when I decide I am happiest with my weight, wherever that ends up being. That said, I just got off the scales and am ready to knuckle down again, maybe go back to Liquid Protein supplements for a few days and get way more serious about MAKING myself get better exercise. I have another surgery coming up in July so I want to make some significant progress before then. I do really like your doctor’s very realistic approach about being able to reach a balance and maintain the weight we want. It’s way too easy to start piling the pounds back on. Carbs are too tempting. 1 46w4kds reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jill4329 36 Posted May 15, 2018 I am down 75lbs since surgery weight,, and over 100lbs from highest weight now. I am extremely happy and most of my health issues have gone down or totally away now. So thankful everyday for taking this journey! Hw:277 Sw:244 Cw:169 Gw: 245 1 46w4kds reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jill4329 36 Posted May 15, 2018 You look amazing! Great job! So happy for you. 1 46w4kds reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
46w4kds 177 Posted May 15, 2018 Thank you all for the nice words, i really appreciate all the support!😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeaniered 183 Posted May 24, 2018 On 15/05/2018 at 7:58 AM, 46w4kds said: Thank you all for the nice words, i really appreciate all the support!😃 You look stunning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeaniered 183 Posted May 24, 2018 My wonderful holiday to Sandals In Jamaica. This time last year I never dreamed that I would be able to wear a swimsuit and feel normal. I love my sleeve 1 LaLaDee reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaLaDee 519 Posted May 25, 2018 You look so lovely! I find those before and after so inspiring but I’m always too scared to post mine in case people don’t see any actual weight loss! Lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloebird 25 Posted May 25, 2018 5 hours ago, LaLaDee said: You look so lovely! I find those before and after so inspiring but I’m always too scared to post mine in case people don’t see any actual weight loss! Lol! POST! You know what you've done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites