hey guess what? I am a Laura too! My log on here is Lorelei cause Laura was taken and I kind of like Lorelei, so anyway...
I can totally relate to you. I have always been overweight from slightly overweight in high school (size 14 or 16) to my highest adult size of 26. That was a year ago-those 26 regular waisted jeans were snug. Now the 24's are loose and I can almost get in the 22's. (my stomach is my problem area). I have lost 41 pounds since last January. I lost 30 in a few months and then just kept that off for 6 months or so. Just over a month ago I really got motivated again to lose more and now I am at 41 pounds. It's not easy but it can be done. Coming here is the best thing for me. I love being able to post how I am doing especially when I lose. It's also comforting knowing you arent the only one with a lot to lose.
Good luck with your surgery. Even if you cant exercise you can still lose weight. Just count your calories. Try not to go over 1800-2000 a day. Dont starve yourself-that never works. Just counting calories works for me. I wouldnt try the crazy 1200 a day-thats too low and eventually you will give up and binge or be really cranky!!
Even if you can keep up an ultra low calorie amount like that you are forcing your body to adjust to that lower level so if you started eating more later (which you'd have to) it's easier to pick up the weight again. You really can lose weight on 1800 a day. Thats what I've done, it works for me.
Sorry for the novel!
take care-
laura aka lorelei!
313/272/160 goal