Started at 265. Sleeved at 254. Hit my goal of 154 after 7 1/2 months. And at 9 months post-op, I just hit my stretch goal of 148 this morning. My only remaining weight-loss goal now is to "touch" 145. Don't need to stay there, but 120 pounds down is a nice round number. And then comes the biggest (and hardest) goal of all..... Remain below 150 – forever! Can I do it? I definitely know how to lose the weight, the question is, do I know how to keep it off? That remains to be seen, but I've developed some strategies that seem to be working so far. I have to say, though, that aside from the first two weeks after surgery, this entire journey has been a blast! I've loved watching the scale go down and achieving each milestone, loved how I look and feel, loved fitting into nice clothes, loved all the compliments, even loved the exercise, and especially loved that diabetes, apnea, asthma, cholesterol, blood pressure, and achy joints are no longer factors in my life. And how'd I do it? Simply by following the rules of my program to a tee. And that's my biggest recommendation for others on this path. The rules are there for a reason – follow them! I appreciate all of the support and encouragement from this Forum and others, and wish all of you nothing but success in your journey to good health!!! If you have any questions about my program, send me a message and I'll try to give you a thoughtful answer.
-Rog-

Edited April 3, 201511 yr by Rogofulm

What can I do to start losing weight again any help out there.. am eating 120 protein a day and 64 oz of water 1000 calorie a day help please

I still have 40 more pounds still to loose and am 8 months out

What else are you eating? What's your sugar and carb intake like? Have you logged your food on myfitnesspal or other app? Sometimes that will give us a better picture of what's going on.

I have carbs coming in what I eat from my protein meals..

Sometimes I feel I just want to give up

This is exactly what I needed to read tonight. Congratulations on your loss! I'm 9 months post op and stuck at an 85 lb. loss--need to lose about 60 more. I've let some carbs slowly creep back in, but I am recognizing I am VERY carb sensitive. You've given me the motivation to journey on and revisit those rules. It does work and thank you for the inspiration!

Rog,I am freaking out,I have gained 12 lbs im hungry all the time started when we went on vacation,need your help I seem to be eating all the time,over the weekend I had whopper,and fries.thank you for always helping me out.Bettyaaron5@gmail.com