I weighed 376lbs prior to surgery. I now weigh 264. I want to weigh 199. Surgeon wants 216. Hope this helps! Kristin

I thought sense today was Sunday, I would check in and see what kind of week you all had? Gains??? Loses??? Wow moments??? How well did you stick to your eating plan??? Get in your water and vitamines??? How about protein??? Have a great week!!! Huggs, Sharon

I can't believe it's five months today since my surgery. I'm down 75 POUNDS! I don't see much of difference from my life pre-op....except that I don't eat as mu*****uantity anymore. I still feel sometimes like I eat too much, but I know it's just my mindtrips. I can eat just about anything, just have the discipline to gear towards healthy foods. I prefer to keep carbs in my diet to keep it as close to a healthy diet as possible. It works for me, and besides I've been on the carb diet before and the aftermath was not too pleasant for me. I still don't see the difference when I look in the mirror. Just feels nI jice that I can walk into a MACY'S or ROBINSONS-MAY and actually fit what they have on the racks. No more visiting the "BIG GIRL'S STORE" anymore...if I didn't want to. I still feel much more comfortable at FASHION PLUS than FOREVER 21, though. Something about a size 5 being considered an XL ...ummm..it makes me feel bad! By the way, if your going to peek at my profile I have to warn you that there's lots of photos so make sure you don't have a dial up connection! 23 years old 5'3" PRE-OP POST-OP ------------------------------------------------ BMI 42 28.9? SHIRTS 18/20 6/8 or 10/12 PANTS tight 3XL(18/20) tight 9/10 Lap Last RNY 2.16.05 Dr. Nazarian f.a.c.s. 237/163/115....that's what both my sisters weigh anyway!

hi angie: i read that too, and was extremely impressed. thanks for putting it out here for everyone who might not see it there. dorthe

Shelaine, I was just coming to post the same...Tues it will be 3 weeks I am at the same weight. I have a pilates and do it everyday sometimes twice. I have been using my pilates for 2 months now and I lost weight so I doubt that is the reason for plateau. I tried changing my diet last week but no change in weight. This week I'm going back to just protein drinks and soup and see if that helps. I had a UGI yesterday and found out I do have a very small opening to my tummy that needs to be stretched. Barium went through okay but then the dr gave me this horse pill (barium) to swallow and it sat right there without going down. Not looking forward to having this done but I have been vomiting whenever I try to eat anyone other than mush. If you do find something to break plateau please post it.