I too had my surgery on February 4. 2003. I have lost a total of 72 lbs. and so glad I had the surgery. I feel so much better every day.

Hello! I had my surgery on February 3, 2003. I've lost 89 pounds. I started at 289 and I'm now at 200 pounds, size 14 and Large tops. What a blessing!!

I had my surgery on Febuary 3, 2003. I weighed in at 263. I am 5'7 and I know weigh 195 as of 2 weeks ago. I have gone from a tight size 22 to a size 12 jeans and large tops. It is amazing how losing 68 pounds can make a diffrence. My nephew has been away at college and can home the other day for the summer, his responce was what happen to the other half of you. That really made me feel great. This was the best decision that I ever made.

Hi Beverly, My date wasn't the 21st either, but was real close to yours! Mine was 2/24/03 and as of this morning I am down 76 lbs! I had 200 lbs to lose from the start, so I still have a long way to go, but I'm just thrilled with the loss and especially how much better I am feeling. I just started to lose again after a long plateau. Initially I was losing at the rate of 5 lbs per week, but until a few days ago, I had lost 5 lbs in the last month. I know that's perfectly normal, but obviously I'd much rather it be moving! I've been walking every day, but I just increased it and also have increased the water intake and both are helping I believe! I'd love to stay in touch if you would. Good luck to all! Debbie Wittig

Hi Fellow Feb. Dates: I had my surgery on 2/18/03. I'm 50 years old and 5'8" tall. On 1/23, I was 305. On 2/18, I was 278. I'm now 214 -- down 91 lbs.