Ok, I admit it, I got surgery, got thinner, got healthier... and lost some of my bad habits, including SITTING for hours on end at a computer for FUN. I'm a much more "up and attem" kinda gal now... so I got a request to update on me, here it is. Today is 7 months & 2 weeks... I started at 345 lbs, I am now 232 lbs!! So I'm down 113 lbs from the start. I started in a size 30, and as of 2 months ago, I'm bordering 16 & 18. I haven't seen any further drop in size, but I think that's because the panni is just about as small as it's going to get. I'm looking into plastics now, because I expect that if I had that part done... I'd lose another 40 lbs of skin, and I would be only 20 lbs from my goal!! As for what's different? WOW... everything!! I don't get out of breath just walking, I FEEL sexy (despite the ugly skin, which I hide well). I am active and very rarely stay home now (thus the dramatic decrease in my online time). I am working full time as a Bariatric Coordinator now and LOVING IT!!! My whole life is about this surgery, but it's a GOOD thing, because it reminds me daily to stay on track, take my vits (mental block against those, it's a struggle), and get in plenty of protein and water... The most satisfying part? That my son is not ashamed to hang out with me now... and he's 15!! The next most satisfying part... is being able to help others to reach these same new "firsts" that I am finding so much delight in. Kat

From your profile, I can see that you've lost over 150 lbs. That's not bad at all! My doctor's office though I was a poster child too, and had me do a photo shoot for billboards, ads, and part of a commercial. It was pretty cool!

Hey - I'm a March 13th too!!! Starting weight: 220.6 Current weight: 144 Goal: 120-125 I don't know if I will make it, though. I am SOOOOO hungry lately!

Oh way to go Dave! I hate men...they supposedly lose faster then us women! LOL I am in awe of you! I was 7 months out on the 13 th didn't realize we were surgery sis and bro! But here is statistics Highest 360 Surgery 333 Current 227 Total loss 133 Goal 150 It has been slow but I will get there. I am hoping by 1 yr. Keep up the good work! CarolynK

Glad to hear you're doing well! I've added a morning "stimulant" to my diet which has helped with energy. It seems a little goes a long ways. --Dave 350/205/199