And now a word from the slower half

November 28, 2000

Just to add a note to the postings. Not everyone reaches the averages.

That's why they are the averages. It takes a 40 pound loss, coupled with a

20 pound loss, to average a 30 pound loss. Some of us must be the 20's. And

I am one.

Hi everyone, especially the pre-ops and lurkers. I think we all need to know

that some of us lose weight less quickly than others. And, I think, are less

likely to post their results. I had MGB on 11-3. I will weigh again on

Sunday at my 1st month-aversary, but I am sure that I will not see the

average loss of 30 pounds. 20 I will see, maybe a couple more, but not 30.

I have had a difficult month in some ways. Me and my new belly are not

always on the best of terms. She seems every bit as ornery and obstinate as

I can be, and seems to think she's got every right to be so.

( I think Dr. R sewed some feisty right into that belly! ) And she is,

ultimately, in control! Make no mistake. She will prevail. But slowly and

gently, I am listening to her (cause she could learn from me when it comes to

stubborn), and learning how to get on her good side. She wants soup and very

soft things. She's getting just what she wants! I'm tired of fighting a

battle I can't win.

Aside from that, my near-month has been fine. No pain, no serious dumps, no

vomiting, my sites are really looking good, and I am feeling better daily. I

think my strength is back to normal. I was a little down for a week or so

after I got home, but no more. Now I am learning to accept the fact that I

may be a slow loser. Maybe it will speed up, maybe it won't. What is

important is that I continue to lose. What difference does it make when I

reach goal, really? Or even if. Just get me closer to it, and into a safe

and healthful range, and I'll be happy.

I am ecstatic, however, to have made some of the friends I've made here, and

I believe with all of my heart that I scared Mr. Heart Disease and Mr.

Diabetes right out of my future. There is no better reward that that alone!

Would I do it again in a heartbeat? Give me a little while longer to answer

that one.

You all, take care. Do what's best for you. Don't let obesity rob you of

joy and health. And be thankful for the wonderful folks here on this site

who continue to look out for your best interests. Fondly to all, PhillyJude

MGB 11-3-00

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