Glad to hear you are doing well. May was a big month for me. I achieved several of my goals-flew on a plan without that darn seatbelt extender (I even had to tighten the regular seatbelt!), went on my first shopping trip (down from a 24 to an 18), ran up the stairs to my surgeons third floor office without being out of breath! Wow- it really seems surreal. I am down 62 lbs(17lbs during the 2 week pre-ops diet). I had to get my CPAP machined turned down to a much lower pressure and the Dr. thinks I won't need it much longer. I lot of people are commenting on my weight and it makes me feel good, even though I do not like to get all this attention. The only thing that seems different for me is that I am just getting my energy back and my stamina is still not what it was pre-surgery. The surgeon keeps telling me to be patient! I guess we all are in the same boat there. I have done really well with food, but like most of the others dry chicken or ground me sends me running to the bathroom. It is just too darn dry. I do need to start trying a bigger variety of foods, but the nutritionist is very happy with my work. I have yet to try any kind of the evil sugar and don't plan to any time soon. I am so happy that all of us March patients have a place to talk to each other. Keep up the good work everyone!

My surgery was March 5th.  I'm down to 337, 59 lbs down since surgery, 89 since my highest of 426 on Dec 9th.  I have gone from xxxl-xxxxl shirts to xxl shirts and have gone from 48" pants to 42" pants.  It will be nice in a few months when I can get into xl shirts and 36" pants.  My wife is loving it!

Hi Shannon, rotisserie chicken is one of the only ways I can tolerate chicken,  I love it.  I'm glad it went well for you.  I have had many "didnt go down so well" experiences : (!!! 

Dawn

I'm starting to do better this past week. My appetite has gotten better and I'm tolerating some new foods. I hope that doesn't change! lol
As far as weight loss, I'm down 77lbs (57 since surgery). I've gone from size 28-30 to size 22-24. I had a lot of issues for a while there. My period came and never went, I was vomitting too much and I was dehydrated. So I haven't had a chance to enjoy my success yet. I hope it's beginning to look up now.
Yay you on your success!

Hello All -
I am feeling really good right now.  My highest weight was the same as my surgery weight - 260.  This morning I weighed in at 222.  I'm down 38 lbs and am now wearing 18 bottoms and 16 tops comfortably.  I am adjusting well to my new lifestyle - I joined Curves as soon as I was cleared for exercise ( I go 3 x a week), walk around the lake we live on (1.5 miles 3X a week) and my hubby just bought me the wii Active game a couple days ago.  Before surgery I never would have been excited about the wii Active, but I love it - I only wish the leg strap was longer (my thighs are still grande!  I am losing weight slower than most (you are not alone Melody!)  but I am feeling better every day and staying the course.  Can't wait to see what the next month brings!!