emsgma

I am scared every time that I get on the scale! Diet failure is what I expect after years of trying to lose.
I think stalls are hormones rebalancing!

I'm in the same boat. The scale has not moved in 6 weeks. Its like the last 22lb does NOT want to come off.
I, too, stick to 1200 calories. Walk/dance a fair amount. Admittedly I have the off pint of Guinness - but I log everything now, just to make sure.
Seems like I shall remain at a BMI of 28 for the rest of my days...
All very depressing.

Oy, emsgma! I am so sorry to hear this. I would be out of my mind. I wish I had some words of wisdom for you. All I have to offer is the good juju I am sending your way. I hope your stall ends, like tomorrow!

I'm sorry to hear you haven't lost in 2 months. I'm curious what your doctor attributes it to..? It sounds like you are following the plan and working out a lot. You must be noticing a change in the way your clothes fit..and feeling healthy..? It takes a lot of discipline to workout that often and stay on your Protein. I give you a lot of credit for that- remember it's a long journey and this is only one little part of it. Hang in there !!!

Pretty much everyone has that fear, including me. Even now, into my 5th month, I fear I've already lost the last pound I will ever lose.

I had no trouble giving up the soda but I do crave it once in a great while. Would it satisfy your craving to drink it flat?

Great question! I take 3 different kinds, depending on what I am doing for the day. I use Wellesse liquid, UpCal D powder, and Calcet Creamy Bites. The wellesse liquid doesn't taste that bad, the powder I mix in with my protien shakes or sugar free pudding, and the Creamy Bites when I am on the go. Using a combination of the three, I never struggle to get my Calcium in.

Yes, I use liquid Calcium by Wellesse. It doesn't taste that bad either. Still doesn't help me get it in 3 times a day though. I pretty much only take it twice daily.

Kelli, me too! Thank you so much for the advice about what to expect in the next 24 hours. I really appreciate that! This is a great strategy for me, because I can't stop once I start! And I have that nasty old "all or nothing mentality"!

2nd chance, beach lover and alwayshungry, thank you so much! Yes I needed some tough love! I AM a sugar addict!! One little bit sends me over the edge. Alwayshungry, I would love to know some of the things you know I have lost 69 pounds in almost 5 months but I have not conquered this addiction. So disheartening.

Today is my 3rd day on the 2 week pre op diet. I have lost 7 pounds as of this morning. YAY! Im doing good, Hungry yes but still Im ok! Good luck everyone starting today. YOU CAN DO IT!!!

I had some of that ambivalence too, but I got over it quickly. I am ready to stop this yo-yo stuff, and the best way for me is to have the surgery. I have tried to lose weight on my own too many times, and my inability to stick to it over the long term is proof enough that IT'S NOT WORKING. Somebody famous said something like... Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting different results. My surgery is scheduled for Nov 13th, and I'm EXCITED!

November the 4th for me

I have a 5 day full liquid pre op diet so I guess I shouldn't complain. Some people on here have it tough. Personally, I won't be starting any sooner. My date is also November 4th and I am excited and nervous.

Hey Dawn! I'm in Michigan, too! Where are you having your surgery? I'm going to GHP in GR. My date is 11.12.13 Oh, and by the way.....Let's Go Red Wings! I just want to go to The Joe and fit in the seats comfortably!
Susan.

I am also November 4th. My last preop appointment with the dr., dietician and nurse is on the 23rd of this month. I am so excited yet leary at the same time. November 4th, here we come!

I am also November 4th. My last preop appointment with the dr., dietician and nurse is on the 23rd of this month. I am so excited yet leary at the same time. November 4th, here we come!

I just scheduled today for Nov. 4. Hoping work approves my LOA. Getting very nervous.

I just scheduled today for Nov. 4. Hoping work approves my LOA. Getting very nervous.

Almost 9 weeks out now I bought a Cuisinart ice cream maker (recommended on a forum here) and am experiencing a new found anticipation for my Protein Shakes in ice cream form. 10-20 minutes of churning and they are ready for me to eat with a spoon. Yum! Then again, perhaps it's living in south Texas that really makes me crave colder things much of the year.

I just scheduled today for Nov. 4. Hoping work approves my LOA. Getting very nervous.

Looking for november buddies. I got my approval today. Im so excited!!! Nov 4th here I come!!!!