Apparently my journey has been different from most, because I still find it difficult.

Not impossible, but definitely not a cake-walk either. In the beginning its easier, because you are limited...

I am 7 months out. I have lost 63lbs. Even though my goal was 140, I'm actually fine with where I am. However, every now and then, I get a little down because I've "only lost 63lbs".

While...

You've lost 60lbs that is about the weigh of a 8 year old. Seeing the weight loss in yourself is difficult for most people. I have lost 58 lbs, I know that my size is different, cause my old...

I was confused for a minute, but when I though about it, I had a small "celebration" in my head. I started a new job, so this person didn't know the old (heavier) me. I would have probably felt...

I was having the all to common "weight-loss/diet" conversation with one of my co-workers. She said to me, "You don't need to lose any weight, I think you are a nice size! You don't want to be really...

I understand not wanting to disclose your "actual" weight, but to tell someone you lost 10, 50, or 100lbs should be (IMHO) a proud moment. While how you lost the weight is not everyone's business, I...

Thanks for the responses. Using my fitness and reevaluating how I'm eating has changed. I had been at 177 since mid Jan. I am happy to report that this morning I am 173.4.

Thanks everyone.

So I started my fitness pal. I have not been tracking since my surgery. Since my weightless has slowed down. I don't think of it as a stall, because I honestly have not been tracking ANYTHING!

So...

I hop on the scale every morning. I have learned that I can up or down 1-3lbs each day. I have (am) learning to not focus too much on the scale. It may not be the best practice, but I normally...

Congrats! My surgery was 9/24. It seems that time is going really slow. I can't wait to see what my loss is after 6 months.

Just out of curosity!!!

I found a scale in the app store called happy scale. The scale is suppose to use your actual weight to determine your true weight.

In the beginning, my actual weight...

I had a couple drinks during the holidays. I do not feel guilty about it. I didn't over do it. By the way, I could only drink a 1/3 of a normal drink.

While I don't have an answer to your question, I would like to share that you are not alone. Most everyone I know can see the change, except me. I bought new clothes, and believe it or not I still...

I was told to be prepared to lose some of my friends when I started losing weight. I didn't think it would happen, because I had really good friends. However, I am starting to see the life that I...

I'm in!

Thank you for your replies. Since my last post it seems that my "rumble" has ended.

Hi,

I had my surgery 9/24. I was shocked to see that people had wished me well. It really made me feel good. I share a lot with my friends and family. However, this is one that I have not...

I had surgery on Tuesday(24). I have some pain at one of the incision sites, but that will pass soon I'm guessing. I do not feel like I've had surgery. Well, except for the growling in my tummy is...