Gosh, comparing stats is seductive, but truly we all have different bodies and different speeds. I've had trouble with kidney stones which ironically I think has actually speeded up my weight loss. I started at 394 pounds, I'm 6 ft 1" tall and am now down to 280 pounds. Surgery was Feb 5. Haven't lost anything in the last week, so I think my body is finally going WHOA! Still can't stomach protein drinks which worries me, but am LOVING feeling more flexible and more energetic. Be well everyone.

Hi, My name is Monica. I had the surgery on Feb 3rd, in Fresno, Ca. With Dr. Felix. My starting weight was 440. As of last week, I was 343lbs., 97lbs. total. I will weigh again on the 23rd. I am 5'1" tall. My clothes are getting loser on me, but I can only tell a little difference, especially in my face. But I think it is because of my starting weight. Take Care, Mo(this is my nickname)

Hi, My surgery was on the 5th of Feb, so I figured I was close enough! My all time high was 325,(I did one last diet drug for the insurance company) but the day of my surgery (Lap RNY) I weighed 282 and this morning I weighed 226! So we are going at about the same rate!

Hi! Since no one answered your post, I figured I would - even though I didn't have my surgery on the 21st but on the 26th. I was 285.5 getting out of the hospital and now weigh 220 (as of this morning). I'd love to keep in touch! This is my first time posting, so it's nice to connect with someone who started at about the same time! I have not had any health problems except for searing and annoying abdominal cramps if I don't eat enough protein every few hours. Otherwise, I can eat anything, including spicy food, drink anything, including wine, and I've had no problems with digestion (although I think it's slowed my weight loss somewhat since I don't have a "dumping reminder" that it seems others have with this surgery). I rely alot on protein bars and shakes between meals. And generally - I'm really really happy I did this surgery! And I'm happy with my progress too for the most part (what I'm not happy with I know is my own fault anyway).

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