Well, 6 months out from my surgery and I am finally at the 60 lb point. In the first month the weight fell off. Then through a combo of a month long cross country trip, sick family, moving and starting grad school it slowed. Cortizol has always had great effect on my weight loss. I eat a high Protein diet with no simple carbs (okay well very rarely), haven't had a soda in over 6 months or a cigarette in a year. I am at the point where I can eat a little more, but that actually jump started my weight loss again. As frustrating as it has been watching some of my cohorts so far ahead of me, I just keep going. Here is the deal: my health has improved significantly, and even though it is slow, it is weight loss not gain. Its going to be difficult for me to gain the weight back unless I snack all day. Thats probably not going to happen because drinking and eating is still a no go. I like my fluids A LOT so I have to concentrate and trade one out for the other. Then today, just before my 33rd birthday it happened:

ONEDERLAND!!!

For those of you thinking about, or just got surgery, this is far from a magic cure. Some of us lose slower than others and we all have different things life requires of us. Either way, this surgery takes hard work and dedication, it will change your life forever and sometimes it makes you angry but overall; for me, it is the best decision I ever made for myself. I never make myself a priority and I did it for this. It makes my life different every single day, I can't go back and I would do it just like I have, all over again.

Congratulations

Well' date=' 6 months out from my surgery and I am finally at the 60 lb point. In the first month the weight fell off. Then through a combo of a month long cross country trip, sick family, moving and starting grad school it slowed. Cortizol has always had great effect on my weight loss. I eat a high Protein diet with no simple carbs (okay well very rarely), haven't had a soda in over 6 months or a cigarette in a year. I am at the point where I can eat a little more, but that actually jump started my weight loss again. As frustrating as it has been watching some of my cohorts so far ahead of me, I just keep going. Here is the deal: my health has improved significantly, and even though it is slow, it is weight loss not gain. Its going to be difficult for me to gain the weight back unless I snack all day. Thats probably not going to happen because drinking and eating is still a no go. I like my fluids A LOT so I have to concentrate and trade one out for the other. Then today, just before my 33rd birthday it happened:

ONEDERLAND!!!

For those of you thinking about, or just got surgery, this is far from a magic cure. Some of us lose slower than others and we all have different things life requires of us. Either way, this surgery takes hard work and dedication, it will change your life forever and sometimes it makes you angry but overall; for me, it is the best decision I ever made for myself. I never make myself a priority and I did it for this. It makes my life different every single day, I can't go back and I would do it just like I have, all over again.[/quote']

Thanks for this post. I am just 2.5 weeks out and down 12 lbs...frustrating to see people sleeved after me down 20-25lbs already. U have reminded me that this isn't a race..but a journey. A tough journey that will be worth it. Congratulations

Thanks for this post. I am just 2.5 weeks out and down 12 lbs...frustrating to see people sleeved after me down 20-25lbs already. U have reminded me that this isn't a race..but a journey. A tough journey that will be worth it. Congratulations

If it makes you feel better, I have a lot less extra skin than my cohorts who had faster weight loss. Also, I am still ahead of a healthy weight loss by 10 lbs. They say that losing at a healthy weight makes you much more likely to keep it off. Also, I haven't had nearly as much hair loss. Hang in there. Its happening the way it is supposed to.

wow. so glad I shared..... Thank you to the two who commented. I hope everything goes great for you.

Congratulations on onederland!! That is my dream.....and it starts November 14;)

That is a big accomplishment! Who cares if you didn't lose it as fast, your body lost it at the pace it needed to lose it at. You worked hard to lose it and I think you should be very proud that you have and that your health has improved. Congratulations! it is good to know I am not the only one losing slow and your attitude is great.

60 lbs in 6 months!!! That's great!!! Be proud in your accomplishment and enjoy your new life

Healthy and happy!!!

I am in a similar situation. 40 lbs in 4 months. I am thrilled with it though. I feel great an have no loose skin. I am in a loose size 14. I

I am in a similar situation. 40 lbs in 4 months. I am thrilled with it though. I feel great an have no loose skin. I am in a loose size 14. I

And you also ticked over into ONEDERLAND recently I see! Congrats to you both!