4 1/2 MONTHS - DISCOURAGED

[Precious517 56]

Hi everyone- RNY May 17 makes 5 months in for me.I'm 5'4 sw 274 cw 221 gw 165. I get so discouraged bc I read the main post & OP mostly sleeves who started out same time w/ similar stats have lost tremendous amts of wt. I know everyone is diff but dag what's the deal..????

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[DropWt4Life 957]

Don’t get discouraged. You have lost a lot of weight in a relatively short period of time. Everyone is different, and although stats might be similar, situations may be completely different. All that matters is that you are successful in the end.
If you would like to lose quicker, step up your workouts, or if you aren’t exercising, then start. Make sure you are hydrating, and not snacking on junk. Get your Protein first, and load up on veggies if you are still hungry.
This is not a race, but a marathon. You are almost half way to goal. Making it in your first year is still very much a reality, so don’t give up.

[PrayingForWeightLoss 340]

Precious you have lost a tremendous amount of weight!! I try not compare myself because our bodies are so different. I am slowish loser too.

[SarahannElizabeth 7]

I am a slow loser also. Dr say that 10 lb a month is rapped weight loss. I keep telling myself not to get discouraged. It's hard some days. Seems like everybody is losing it so much faster. I understand.

[Precious517 56]

Thanks everyone. I really needed that reality check. You're truly appreciated!!

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[Amburmist 55]

I feel u Precious517. Im 21 days post op and only down 11lbs. It truly IS discouraging to read others in the same timeframe, same surgery (or less drastic surgery even), same start weight or about, and they've lost so much more. I'm torn because I'm so excited for them but so depressed for myself, u know? But the folks on here who have commented are right...we've gotta stop comparing ourselves to others since that's a losing battle, and just be proud of ourselves if we're following our plans correctly. They say the weight will come off, it has no choice with what little we're eating! So i just have to keep telling myself that too. Lol. But it's hard not to be depressed, I'm right there with ya. We can, and will, keep going though, right?!! Because we certainly wouldn't be able to diet like this without the surgery, so it was the only route to take. We'll stay the course, think positive thoughts, and hope for the best! Deal?! Lol
Good luck hun!!

[Precious517 56]

Yes soooo true!!! Good luck to you too!!

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