Hi Kivalina!

Hi! I saw a response that you had made to one of the post and noticed that we are about the same height and starting point! I have been looking around for someone around my stature to compare notes with. I am 5'10" and started at 373 lbs and now am at 295 lbs (minus 78!). Do you have any pics of your progress? What size did you start out in? Congrats on breaking the 300 mark! Have a great day! Jenny

Hi Jenny... Yes I noticed that as well. I used to be 5'10" but have have shrunk an inch over the last 5 yrs I guess. I did not realize it until just prior to surgery when I had my physical. I guess I should have since my pants were longer than usual. Ha ha ... old age I suppose. You look much younger than I. I just turned 47 yrs old on Sunday. Yuk! I began this journey at 369 which way my weight at my consultation. The morning of surgery I was 364. I was wearing 30/32 tops, and 28's in pants. I am shaped like a Man all the weight in front mostly. My legs and butt always are a size or two smaller but who could tell. To fit my waist I had to always go a size larger. I do have some pictures but nothing I have posted online, I could try to send you something via email. I had a period of 9 wks approx of horrible nausea, and was not eating very much, and I am told that is why my loss has been somewhat slower than others. Since then it was determined that I have an ulcer so now I am treating it and feeling so much better. I have lost 73 lbs to date and seem to be on a plateau for now. But 73 in 4 mths is good in my book. Hope this helps, feel free to email me and ask more questions. Kivalina.