Roll Call...

Hey gang! We have not had a roll call in quite some time - so add to it! Name, family status, pounds lost, total inches lost, clothing size sarted vs. now & most important thing you can do now (or don't have to do) since surgery & weight loss. I'll start! Congrats all & thanks for each of us supporting one another! Barbie My name is Barbie. I am 30 years old, single, living in Gainesville, FL. I just started a new traveling Human Resources job - so I actually won't be living there much! I have lost 86 pounds, and the last time I took measurements (two noths ago), I had lost 52 inches! I started as a tight size 26 and can wear a 16 now. I am most thankful to be able to exercise without dying - whether it is for fun, working out, or plain shopping! I feel like I can do it all! I thank each of you for your support, love & sharing this journey with me! Cheers! Barbie

Hi My name is Shirley. I am 40. I have been married almost 2 years. I have 1 daughter15 and 1 niece13 living at home. 1 daughter 19 already moved out. 1 18 year old step son who just left foor Boot Camp, joined the army and a 17 year old step daughter who lives with her mom. I am a secretary in the Cardiac Rehab dept of a hospital. My surgery was on Jan. 30 2004 and I have lost 107 lbs so far. I have lost just over 100 inches total. I started out in a 26/28 pants or 3 or 4 x lg shirt. I am now in a 16 or 18 pants, Med or large shirt. I am very grateful that I don't feel like I need to worry constantly about health problems. I enjoy my teenagers, and my husband, who has always been totally supportive He married me Fat and still loves me thinner. I am also grateful to all of you who always have words of inspiration and kindness.

Hi my name is Linda, I'm 31 years old, married, currently living (stationed) in Hawaii, I'm from Maryland. I started in a tight I mean very tight 26... I'm down to a size 10. I lost 76 lbs so far only 42 lbs till my goal weight. I'm able to do more things and not feel tired all the time. Biggest thing I'm able to keep up with my two little kids. Life is great know. I dont know how many inches I have lost Last time I did measuring was the night before surgery.

Hi, my name is Harriet. I am 50 years young..LOL and live in Las Vegas. I have been married to the most wonderful man for 29 years. We have 3 daughters (oldest is 28, married and lives in Seattle with my 2 terrific grandchildren, middle is 22 and lives at home, youngest is 21 and lives at home while she goes to college). I worked as a contract analyst for years, but when they moved the plant, I took a severance package and now I am a homemaker. I have lost a total of 120 pounds and have only 24 pounds to go til I hit my goal!!!..not sure how many inches since I didnt measure prior to surgery. I was wearing a 30/32 and am now wearing 14-16 pants..I even have a pair of jeans that are 12s that I can wear. Most of all now I can walk everywhere and never be winded or hurting. I walked Disneyland for over 12 hours everyday for 5 days and never felt tired. AND I could fit on all the rides!! I havent had this much energy for over 25 years! Now I can shop til I drop and I have yet to DROP!! This is a great site for support. I moved right after my surgery so I never attended local support groups..I got all my support from this site and my family. This site is a godsend!! Thanks so much to all ofyou for sharing. Hugs, Harriet 304/184/160ish

Hi! My name is Kimberley. I'm 44 yrs. old, single w/a 14 year old daughter. I work at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY (Northern NY, 2 1/2 hrs north of Syracuse). My surgery was Jan. 21 and I have lost a total of 102 lbs! Only 21 pounds to goal! I was wearing size 22/24 and now am in a size 8 and yes some 6's! WOW!! I'm not sure how many inches I've lost. But, I can take my size 22 jeans and put my whole body in one leg! Amazing, isn't it? I love shopping for new clothes and have found the local thrift shop to be a godsend! I am off my liptor and am no longer a diebetic! I have so much more energy than before & rarely sit still! I'm much more active. I walk at least 3 miles four times a week. I'll be heading to the gym more often once the academic year starts! I am just soooo much happier and healthier! My weigh in is tomorrow and hopefully I'll be down another couple of pounds. I love this board and the people who post on it that have given me words of wisdom, kindness, and encourgement! Thank you all! I love going out in public and having people look at me and their complements (both from strangers and friends). I have so much more self confidence and self esteem! I thank my doctor, Micheal Hill from Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, NY. He has given me tool which has helped me achieve a happier, healthier, and youthful life. The support group up there is fabulous! God bless you all! And best of luck on your WLS Journey! Kimberley 248/236/146/125 Some day I hope!

Hi My name is Nancy............... I live in Minnesota. I passed my nursing boards just about a month ago for LPN. I have lost 99lbs as of Jan 6th. I can walk around the store without having to lean over a shopping cart! I had a leak and boy I tell you it was awful.......... The way I feel today............... I would do it again!

My name is Lida. I am 40 years old, live in Maryland with my golden retriever, Mazlon, and my two Siamese cats Leprechaun and Dusty. I started out at 331 lbs and have lost 86 lbs so far. I figure that I have about another 80 to go ... but it's a start. I started at a size 34 and can now wear a size 20 The biggest benefit is that I can now walk with a minimal amount of pain (the knee still needs to be replaced) vs the 5 minutes of walking I was able to do prior to the surgery. Lida

Hi, I'm Carla. I'm married, 41 and live in Maryland. I have lost 130 pounds so far and am down over 100 inches. I started in a 32 and now wear size 18. I can walk without severe pain in my knees and my back doesn't ache like it did. Everyday is better and better and I find I have so much more confidence in myself. This is one of the best decisions I have made for myself - ever! God bless you where ever you are in your journey! ((hugs)) Carla

Hi My name is Judy. I am 49. I live just outside of Philly. I've been married now for 28 years and have a son and daughter, both in the Air Force. My son is on his way to the desert so pls pray for him. I have lost a total of 70 pounds since my surgery on Jan. 15th. I sarted out wearing a 28/30. I am now in a 16/18. I feel so much better! I would have this surgery again in a heart beat. This site too is my support along with my family. You guys have offered me such understanding. You keep me motivated and answer questions that are floating around in my head.....thank you! Judy

Hi, my name is Mellisia and I am 31 years old. I am married with 3 children (Girl 7, Boy 3 and Girl 1). I have lost a total of 117 pounds so far. I would like to lose another 55 pounds. I started in a size 30/32 and I am now wearing loose 20's. I have never measured my inches, but I regret it now. It seems that when I'm not losing pounds my clothes are still getting loose on me, so I know I'm losing inches. My life is so much better since surgery! We went on a family vacation last week and I outwalked everyone in my family for the first time. It felt great! I am so thankful that I was able to do this for myself! Mellisia 342/225/170 Lap RNY