Doing great!

I had surgery on Jan 6th ............. I ended up with a leak and spent the first 3 months after surgery thinking what did I do to myself.......... The leak healed on its own and even after the complications I would do it again! I am down 65lbs........... It seems like a dream, I never would of thought I would of been able to slip on a size 18 jeans! I am 20lbs from being under 200lbs I can not wait.......... That is my first goal............ Bless all of you and good luck on your journeys!

Congrats: clap: you are doing a great job. And as I am, I am sure you are feeling great and energized. Live is just so much better now. Best wishes your 1st goal is right around the corner. Enjoy your summer. Dawn -70

I had my surgery 1/21/04 and am down a total of 78 lbs. (lost 12 prior to surgery)! I feel great and am wearing a size 14 and some 12's. Only 35 lbs from my goal! Best of luck to eveyone on their journey's! Kimberley 248/236/170/135 by July-I hope

I also had my surgery Jan 14.I am down from 245 to 159-in size 10,10 pds from goal .It feels awesome doesnt it!Congrats momma!

Hey Gloria, What success you have had! How did you do it? I started at the same weight you did and had surgery 15 days later. What were or are your daily habits? Maybe you are doing something I am not. I have lost 48 pounds. My body sure is trying to hold on to everything. I am still battling diabetes. I am totally off insulin and have decreased my oral meds but just can't seem to get rid of it completely. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work! Leanne

I eat when I am hungry and try to do protein first.I drink calcium,take my vitamins,and I work out almost everyday at least once sometimes twice.You are doing good-diabetes can slow down progress I heard as your body is confused right now,but just keep chugging along,slow n steady wins the race!Keep the carbs to a minumum,take fiber supplements ,and track your steps with a pedometer,take stairs instead of elevator,try to squeeze walking in every little bit helps.

Nancy, I recently slipped under 200 and it was the greatest feeling. I guess my body likes this weight cause I have been at 199 for two weeks now. You are doing so great. Don't you feel wonderful? I luckily haven't had any complications and I thank God for that. This surgery has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. I have made some wonderful friends through this web-site and the OH people are so amazing. God Bless you all! Leanne

Nancy, You are doing such a great job. I so look forward to your responses here and on our MN board. You're so supportive of everyone. You will see that 199 soon. It is great to actually get to a goal now. Before I would always set a goal, but it was never reached. You went through a lot the first three months. I'm so thankful that all is well with you now. I also want to tell you that I hope the rest of your journey goes very smoothly. Keep up doing whatever it is your doing because it's working for you and you look wonderful. Your newest picture is lovely. Blessings to you hon.

Your new picture looks great kay!

Kay your new picture is beautiful. I am working on getting my pictures taken. I agree with you it is always nice hearing from Nancy. I really get support from all your kind words too. Friday was my birthday. It was a nice day. The ladies at my work made me a cheese ball. My youngest son gave me a big hug that morning and told me Happy Birthday. I told him that was the best gift he could have given me. My oldest son called me from college. Have a great day