I have been read thread after thread and I am actually finding myself more and more unsure if it is even possible to loose as much weight as I need to loose. I am currently 362 pounds, and I would love to step on a scale and be below 200. Someone out there please tell me it's not hopeless. Someone tell me I can really save my life.

Its not hopeless. It depends on you and your commitment to your program. I have nearly 300 to lose and I will not give up.

I have sent countless stories of people losing that much and more! Look on you tube for success stories. You will be amazed!!

I have been read thread after thread and I am actually finding myself more and more unsure if it is even possible to loose as much weight as I need to loose. I am currently 362 pounds' date=' and I would love to step on a scale and be below 200. Someone out there please tell me it's not hopeless. Someone tell me I can really save my life.[/quote']

I thought I would share a quote from a post I saw. I know she would love to give you tips on what she has done to accomplish her weight loss. Don't lose hope! There is hope.

You can do a search of her username and contact her for advice. She always seems so willing to give advice. Good luck.

"kristy3k" said

Daughter is in her last week of basic training and I raided her closet

Size 8 jeans from American eagle

Medium cardigan from New York and co

I feel..... Normal

Surgery feb 21 2012 sw 340 cw 155 been holding steady at 155-158 for about a month and a half... I'm happy!!

Surgery date: May 14, 2013

You can absolutely do it !! You need to be 100% committed to be succesful. Surery is only a tool to help you acomplish your weight loss. Surgery combined with right food choices, and portion control and exercise are key to success.

I have been read thread after thread and I am actually finding myself more and more unsure if it is even possible to loose as much weight as I need to loose. I am currently 362 pounds, and I would love to step on a scale and be below 200. Someone out there please tell me it's not hopeless. Someone tell me I can really save my life.

Does lose hope that you can lose the weight. I started this process weighing 425 so I have a lot to lose but I know that I can do it. I have a friend who had the surgery in November & she has already dropped 120pds and she started above me at 435 pds. It is do able and you ca do it. Just remember that everyone here has a certain amount of weight to lose, some more than others. But one thing to remember is that we are all here to help you be the best person you can be and help you through this process. My surgery is 8 days away and there has been moments of doubt if I can do this or not but looking at what I have been able to change in my life in such a short time makes me more confident that I can get to my goal weight.

You can so do it and I will so be your cheerleader

I cannot thank you all enough for your words of encouragement. When you first decide to go through with this it all seems so easy (to me it did anyway) now that I am almost to the losers bench, I am just getting so scared. Can I really do this? Am I making a mistake? What will my life be like? I am so glad I'm not alone. I am so glad that so many of you understand the fears

Hi Daisy, I am currently at 359. (I usually don't reveal that in public) I started at 370 and my surgery won't be until late August. I have stopped eating red meat, then fried foods, and now I'm not eating any meat at all. My determination rises and falls just like yours, but one thing that remains constant is the support you'll get here. We can all do this together!

I have been read thread after thread and I am actually finding myself more and more unsure if it is even possible to loose as much weight as I need to loose. I am currently 362 pounds' date=' and I would love to step on a scale and be below 200. Someone out there please tell me it's not hopeless. Someone tell me I can really save my life.[/quote']

I have a Co Worker that was 483 pounds had Surgery in December it will be two years and he is now 201 pounds and shooting for a goal of 185 pounds. He looks marvelous, it is not impossible, follow your heart it will take you to the right place.

I have been read thread after thread and I am actually finding myself more and more unsure if it is even possible to loose as much weight as I need to loose. I am currently 362 pounds' date=' and I would love to step on a scale and be below 200. Someone out there please tell me it's not hopeless. Someone tell me I can really save my life.[/quote']

My bf went from 319 to 137 in a little over a year with RNY! I am 295 & hoping for similar results.

My bf went from 319 to 137 in a little over a year with RNY! I am 295 & hoping for similar results.

I meant bff, her name is Amanda. I am a married woman. No boyfriend here! Lol

I thought I would share a quote from a post I saw. I know she would love to give you tips on what she has done to accomplish her weight loss. Don't lose hope! There is hope.

You can do a search of her username and contact her for advice. She always seems so willing to give advice. Good luck.

"kristy3k" said

Daughter is in her last week of basic training and I raided her closet

Size 8 jeans from American eagle

Medium cardigan from New York and co

I feel..... Normal

Surgery feb 21 2012 sw 340 cw 155 been holding steady at 155-158 for about a month and a half... I'm happy!!

Surgery date: May 14, 2013

Geez Debbie G thanks. Made me blush a little.

It can be done.

Surgery weight was 340 lbs. Date of surgery 02/21/12. I have been at 158-155 for the last 2 months. Feel great. Feel sassy!! Best thing I ever did. Loose skin....psssh... I can cover that crap up til My husband wins the lottery and I can get some "work" done. This is an awesome tool that is Life changing in so many ways. Patience is key!!! You can do this. It does take hard work and dedication and a great mind set.

I am feeling so much more confident because of all your stories and words of encouragement. I am wondering thoe, what makes the big difference? Do any of you feel like are are missing anything out of your life now without bad food?

I share alot of the same feelings and I'm only in the very beginning stages.

Geez Debbie G thanks. Made me blush a little.

It can be done.

Surgery weight was 340 lbs. Date of surgery 02/21/12. I have been at 158-155 for the last 2 months. Feel great. Feel sassy!! Best thing I ever did. Loose skin....psssh... I can cover that crap up til My husband wins the lottery and I can get some "work" done. This is an awesome tool that is Life changing in so many ways. Patience is key!!! You can do this. It does take hard work and dedication and a great mind set.

I hope you don't mind me sharing your post. You have accomplished so much and I knew you would love to help give her some great encouragement. You have done so well and you are such an inspirational success to all of us. I know when I read your posts, it changed my life. :-)

Surgery date: May 14, 2013

I am feeling so much more confident because of all your stories and words of encouragement. I am wondering thoe, what makes the big difference? Do any of you feel like are are missing anything out of your life now without bad food?

Daisy... What's to miss?? Is food more important then more energy, healthier, happier, better person to be around. You will mourn food, I can promise you that. But in the long run the things you will gain will be so much more meaningful. The mindset of food for pleasure has to change. Other things pleasure me now and food is an afterthought to keep the body going.