How much more are you planning on losing?

[Pam G]

I wasn't telling anybody that I had surgery, either...but then I got tired of not mentioning it, so now I tell anybody that asks, "how'd you do it?". Although, I'm quick to add that I still have to watch what I eat very carefully (have had to turn down donuts several times this week and a kolache today!)

Congratulations on your weight loss! I have lost 78 pounds total since December when I started the weight loss required nutrtition classes, and 36 since surgery in March. I am very happy with the results right now, but would like to drop another 20 if I can. I am 5"8 and went from a size 22 down to (it varies on manufacturer) size 8/10 in athletic shorts and am now in "L" tops (compared to 2x and 3x). I have completely changed my eating habits over the last 5 months, and am now just beginning to eat food again and am not worried about eating the wrong things, so I know more weight will come off.

I have come to realize I can't listen to anything my surgeon recommends (along with his nutritionist) because everything I hear from them both is SO opposite of things I read up on pertaining to after surgery. (I can compile a novella on the subject!)

I think as long as you keep on track, you will lose what you want to lose. That's how I am going from here on out.
Oh, and I wasn't going to share with anyone about my surgery, at all (besides my husband, kids) and then at 2 weeks post op, I had posted a picture and all my fb people commented on 'What are you doing? How are you losing so much?" I am not a good liar and knew if I started omitting things ( like having surgery), I'd look like a giant bufoon when it got out. So I blogged about it on my blog site, posted it to fb and am SO happy I did. I have gotten so much support from everyone, and have opened up dialogue about WLS and obesity. For me, it was the right move.

[Pam G]

" If they are skinny to begin with, then I know that they are just prying."

But maybe they're skinny cause they had WLS! lol

[Pam G]

(I would like to lose another 20 lbs, or 4 inches in my waist)

[tinman]

" If they are skinny to begin with, then I know that they are just prying."

But maybe they're skinny cause they had WLS! lol

LOLOLOLOL....touche'

[GigiUSA]

OMG! This was me exactly! I didn't want to hear anyone's opinions or fears. I had done my research and made up my mind--I didn't need anyone to dissuade me. You do what you feel is the best FOR YOU!

Thank you Kenson (hugs!!)

[southernmom]

Thanks for the encouragement! I only told my parents, daughter, husband, and two best friends about the surgery. Prior to the surgery, the only one who was truly supportive was one of my best friends who had had a failed lap band procedure. My family felt the need to remind me regularly of the surgical risks and complications. (I'm a nurse and had been researching for two years!) My other best friend had embarked on an intense eating and workout plan and was on her way to losing 100 pounds. She insisted that if I did what she was doing, the weight would come off. I told her that I'd been down that road MANY times before, and that it would come off, but I KNEW that I would gain it back. She has now eased up on her 3am cross fit boot camps, and her weight has begun to creep back. Of course I haven't said anything, but it has put a strain on our friendship. We are very active in our community, and I just didn't felt like my decision was anyone's business. I think that it's partially because of my failed attempts of keeping the weight off in the past. Of course my biggest fear is regain after going through this, but these boards have really helped me with support.