Roll Call...

I am 37 married with twin boys age 4. I am down about 163 pounds. I started wearing a 5x shirt, now wear a 2x. I was wearing a 60 pants, down to a 42. Goal is to lose about another 50 pounds. Life is good, I was on about 8 different meds prior to surgery. I am currently on nothing. I have recently been asked at my doctor's office if I was a runner because my bp was lower then average. Prior to surgery, I was in the hospital with high bp. like I said life is good.

Hi Barbie, you look great by the way! My name is Catherine, I live in Sumpter Oregon that is a tiny little old mining town up in the mountains of Eastern Oregon. I have deer in my front yard almost all of spring, summer and fall. And I am surrounded by pine trees and mountain peaks. I was hurt on the job in 1997, and I have been disabled every since. But I try to keep active, and contribute to my community as much as possible. I made a cookbook for our Fire Dept. to raise money for new equipment, that was fun, and it still keeps on selling after 2 yrs.! I have been married for over 20 yrs. and I have a beautiful 24 yr. old daughter who lives 5 hrs. away. I had surgery on Jan.22 and it was the best thing I have ever done for myself. My BP was 200/110, I had sleep apnea, my face was constantly red (as you can see by my before picture) I'm waiting for them to post my after pic. I have lost 75 lbs. and over a yard in inches, I was stuck on a plateau for 6 weeks, but now am starting to loose again. I love not being out of breath all of the time, I love watching peoples faces who haven't seen me in awhile. I grew up 30 miles from here and go to town once a week. I like shopping a my local thrift store, there are several ladies who have had this surgery before me and they have donated their clothes. My BP is normal, my face isn't red anymore, I look and feel younger. And slowly my self confidence is returning something I haven't had in along time. I can now look in the mirror and not detest what I see. I can get the attention of people who used to ignore me. I love life more and laugh more, and I find myself smiling more! The best thing I ever did for myself!!! Catherine 275/200/150ish 1/22/04

My Turn!!!!! I am a married mom of 2 girls, 13 and 8 and I am 32 yrs old from Massachusetts. I had surgery in Jan 26 of 04 and I have lost 92 lbs and over 35 inches i think, I am not that good at taking those but went from a 22/24 to a 14 now This is the best thing I have ever done in my life and I hope and pray I get to goal which is between 130-150 I am on one of those DREADED stand stills right now so I need a hug!!!!!

I am 28 years old, quickly approaching (September 14th) my 8th Wedding Anniversary. I have an 8 year old daughter and a 14 year old step-son that live with my husband and I. He also has two daughter from his first marriage (16 & 17) that live with their mom (on the same street as us). I have lost 94 pounds. Prior to surgery I was wearing a 24 on the bottom and a 26/28 on the top. I am now wearing a size 16 and can even wear a size large top. I am thrilled. I am thankful that I more comfortable (physically) anc can do more things with my kids than I did before. I feel my time with them is much better spent when I can keep up and not feel like I am slowing everyone down. Good luck everyone. Keep up all your hardwork!

Hey Barbie- I am 36 years old, married w/ a 4 year old daughter. I live in Tampa Florida. I sell Commercial Metals. I have lost 65 lbs no clue on the inches. I was wearing 18/20 and now can fit in most 12's. I just joined Curves to help boost my metabolism into another gear so that I can get to my goal of being under 140 lbs. Great thread.... Lori 222/157/1?? laprny 1-6-04

My name is Charlotte and I am 32 years old. I am married and have two children--son who is 13 and a daughter who is 10. I live in sunny Arizona--Lake Havasu City--"home of the London Bridge". I am the Assistant Manager at a bank in which I've worked for for 12 years. I have lost a total of 92 pounds so far and no idea how many inches. I started out a size 22/24 and I am now in a size 10/12. And some 8's in work pants. I have 40 lbs to go to get to goal. I am so greatful for this wonderful tool that has helped me to get my life back and for all the great support here. I love being able to do whatever I want now without worrying about making a fool of myself. I exercise daily and feel great. You are all so wonderful! I wish you all the best! We're all like one big family! God bless you all! Charlotte 269/177/137

My name is Sherry and im 34 living in Jacksonville Florida.I am married to a wonderful man, with a 20 yr old step daughter and a 3 yr old grandbaby and a 16 yrd old stepson. I also have a almost 15,13 and 6 yr old all living with me. Im a mom and a Nana and love it. Ok weight stuff.....I started out at 322 pounds on 01/27/04 and im now 212. I am in the overweight bmi barely instead of mobidly obese. I was a 50DD and now a 38c , A tight 30/32 top and now a 18/20 and pants was 28/30 and now a 20 but they are baggy..All this lose hanging skin keeps me in the 20 even thogh too big in waist and legs i need for the stomach sagging... I have lots of energy and I can ride roller coasters without worrying will I fit or the embarassment of them telling me im too big..I dont take reflue meds or high blood pressure meds anymore and im looking forward to my tummy tuck.

My name is Stacy I live in Hornell Ny...A very small city in the southern tier. I am 25 years old married with a beautiful 20 month old daughter named BriAnna. Prior to surgery I was in an 18/20 and am currently wearing 6's and 8's. I have lost a total of 81 lbs with 19 more to go (i hope) What I enjoy most now is being able to walk and move without getting very winded or sweat like a "pig" in the heat. Although I certainly get colder a lot quicker. Everyone keep up the good work. Stacy 220/139/120ish