All the charts etc say I have about 12 lbs left to go. I'm certain that some of that is skin, so I'm saying I have 10 left. Which is Unbelievable!! I kindof wonder of I'll actually feel done when I'm done. How the heck does one know when they're at goal? Anyway- I'm hoping you guys can talk to me about the last 10 lbs., were they pesky? What was your strategy?

I'm still working on my last 10- it's crazy! ! 6 to go.

I'm nowhere near close, but it seems like people have used the 5:2 for the last few pounds. How amazing that you are so close!

It's taken forever- My surgery was April 26 2012. I am at 139.4 Lbs lost.

My goal is 145 lbs- ironically it's about half the woman that I was- given that I started at 289.

It's taken forever- My surgery was April 26 2012. I am at 139.4 Lbs lost. My goal is 145 lbs- ironically it's about half the woman that I was- given that I started at 289.

Oh man. 5:2 is an option, but I did that before and I was super cranky on those low days. I'll put that in my bag of tricks, but it's at the bottom. Lol. My family needs a happy mommy/wife.

Slowtogo- awesome that you're still sticking with it! I'm 9 mos out and some days I just wish I could quit obsessing about it!!

I have found I need to track and weigh everyday... but I have tried to take that "obsessed" mind part out. I just do it like brushing my teeth. When I don't do it, I gain. I am finally at goal, (well, working on losing a little bounce range) and how I act is mostly the same as I did when I was still in the losing phase. I use the 5:2 and luckily I don't get too cranky, wouldn't like that! It has gotten easier with time. Its a good maintenance tool too, you might even get away with one day a week for that(6:1). (not me so far, but after the bounce pounds are gone... 3 or 4 I may go to one day a week and see if I can keep the weight off) Just do what your doing, its not a race, you will get there! I was 5 pounds from goal when i started gaining, and it took me almost a year to get back there and then to goal. I'm still learning how to do this right!

I am 2 lbs from goal and then I gained 2 but have now lost them. I need to figure this out so I can reach my goal and stay there!

talk to me about the last 10 lbs., were they pesky? What was your strategy?

amytug

last 10 lbs???

my strategy???

I kept pulling my hair out!!!!

last 10 lbs are usually a bitc h!!!

i think theres a group specific concerning the last 30 lbs........so i'm sure there is plenty of discussion on the last 10 lbs too!!!

keep doing the right stuff, your body will tell you when it "ain't" gonna let you lose any more!!!

btw - i thought you were a sleeve survivor, not lapband???

good luck

kathy