Congratulations on your great success! I am a slow loser, but have not been on a scales in almost 3 weeks, so I will go with the last known amount (201)........... down 49 total. I am in size 18........ down from size 24. Started out at 250, and was down to 245 pre surgery. Rita has stalled my exercise plan............ not in a go outside and walk neighborhood. Otherwise I am fine (I guess, I missed my 6 mo checkup and bloodwork!).

I had surgery april5, 2005. I was 330 and now I am 245..85lbs! Down from a 30/32 to 22/24. I have had 4 endoscopys to check for strictures..too much vomiting. Now I take Reglan (for gastroparesis) 4 times a day. I was constipated util I took this. I also take 4 colace a day! And MOM once a week. Ask your MD about a possible slow digestive tract and what to do. Julia

Hi Heather, I ate Taco Bell beans when I was in the soft foods stage but not since. If you need portable protein, both chicken and tuna come in freshlock vacuum packages that you can take anywhere. Lisa

Hi all! Before my surgery on 4/13/05 I did a lot of research and weighed (no pun intended) all of the pro's and cons before making my decision to have the surgery. Or so I thought I did. Physically the surgery was the best decision I have ever made. HOWEVER!....... I did not take the financial aspects into consideration. We went from my husband and I both working 2 jobs to just my husband working for a while. My house is now in foreclosure status. My husband did not want me to "worry" about anything except my health so I knew nothing about it until I read it in the local newspaper. Oh, what have I done! I sure could use some prayers! On a brighter note, I have lost 78.6 pounds! Thanks for letting me vent! Brenda

Hi Janice, I had surgery April 11, 2005 I started out at 252 and my current weight is 169 -83 pounds. I was considered a light weight but never thought of myself that way. The last month I have only lost 5 pounds and for the 4 months before that I was losing 10 pounds per month. I would like to lose about 30 more pounds but we'll see how my body feels about that. I feel great and actually bought size small underwear from victoria's secret who would have ever thought?? I tried on size 10 pants at the mall last weekend and probably could have went with a size 8 this is by far one of the best decisions I have made and with 2 failed marriages under my belt my judgement is not the best!! LOL I love keeping up with all of you April 2005 alumni!!! Keep up the good work!!! Jennifer 252/169/140ish??