Sunday weigh-in, 6/24/2007 edition.

A good week for me. I'm down 3 lbs. to 308. Halfway. I started my journey at 387 whooping pounds. I've now lost 79lbs. ,with 78 lbs. to go, to reach my goal of 230 lbs. ( I'm 6'5", I can carry that comfortably.) Life certainly is looking and feeling better everyday. Since my surgery I'm off all my meds (blood pressure and diabetes). I can again shop "off the rack" (2X shirts and 44W). My stamina is twice what it was, (that includes the bedroom), and I no longer suffer the aches and pains, and "old bones" feeling of obesity. Was the surgery a success? Absolutely. Is my journey complete? Absolutely NOT! Stay tuned. DD

Great job DD, another great week here just a little south of the wooden shoe capital of Michigan. I'm down to 256# this morning, with another 5# loss this week! Highest Weight - 338# Day of Surgery - 305# Lost since surgery - 49# Lost overall - 82# I'm fitting nicely into my 46" pants, hope to fit in the 44's next week. I'm off all my BP meds now - and still running 110/60 most times I check it! No more knee pain, or foot pain, and I can literally run up the stairs now without too much effort or heavy breathing. I am noticing some loose skin on the arms, and in the belly, but nothing I can't deal with, or fill with muscle as I hit the gym this week! Keep on keeping on folks!

Well I too feel that the surgery has given me back my life...and WOW you guys are doing great...Great news DD with the medications.... I am down this week but not as much as much as the weeks before....But I am still thrilled.. Presurgery 303 Now 239 Total loss -64 Woohoooo

Geat Job everyone!!! Looks like it is going to be another great week and wow moments for everyone. Starting weight - 397 Todays weight - 321 Down 4 lbs this week a total of 76 lbs and feeling great. Still can't hit the gym unless it is to walk or ride excercise bike. Incision is still not healed completely.

I am down 4 pounds this week to a total of 73 pounds gone forever. I have finally come to the point where I am sure that this was the best decision I have ever made. I have gone from a 34 dress to a 24! I am wearing 18/20 in pants and well tops vary by the design, but that is ok. I am more than satisfied with my weight loss to date. I thank all of you for all of your encouragement and support. So glad to have all of you in my corner!! Congrats to all of you on your great losses!!

Highest: 276 Pre-op: 263 Last week: 218 Today: 214 I lost 4 lbs this week! Woohoo! I have lost a total of 62 lbs. I am 1 lb from my "half way to goal" mark.

I am also down another 3. Wish I could get a least one week a little higher, but what can you do? I see the NUT this week, maybe she has some ideas.... but I know one of those ideas willbe to drink 2 protein shakes a day (YUCK) Anyway... Highest: 348 DOS: 343 Last week: 279 Today: 276 Total lost: 72lbs PS - I posted a side-by-side comparison pic of DOS vs. 12 weeks. I see a little difference but I hoped it would be more dramatic. I can see less 'junk in my trunk'. Have a good week!!

Great job everyone - and Jessica, you're still looking through your pre-surgery glasses! You're a new person in the 12 week pictures, I can really see a big difference! Take those preop "glasses" off and you'll see how much you've really changed!

Jessica...Your pictures look GREAT can really notice a difference. LOL about the junk in the truck. I actually had to move my car seat forward yesterday cause I was having a hard time reaching the brake!!

OMG Jessica - the difference is drastic - you are looking amazing!!