Way to go Kelly - I also found that I got real excited when my stomache didn't rub againt the steering wheel in the car anymore. I can even move my seat closer now Keep up the great work, best of luck!!

Hi, What a neat page this is! Just discovered this section. I have to share how happy I am with my weight loss so far. I had my WLS on May 23rd and have gone from 289 to 175 now. It will be 5 months on the 23rd of October! Thats 114 pounds lost. Didn't come with out a price however. I developed a common bile duct blockage and have had quite a time with that problem. Specialists say it was due to rapid weight loss and radical diet change. Still I have no regrets. I would just like to get back to my real life and feel good for a consistent period of time. I still have lots of ups and downs physically - good and bad days. And have had to take off work again. I seem to have settled into a good routine with eating, but it is hard to keep up with exercise and activty with on-going medical issues. I have struggled with depression, but can't take meds for that due to other medical issues. Still, many medical problems have been resolved since WLS. It is such a treat to see my size go down, feel bones I never knew were there! I have gone from a 3x and alot of mens clothing to being able to buy nice close in consignment and good will stores! Now I wear a 12 and think I will soon see size 10. Sizes I have never remembered wearing in my life! I worry about being able to keep up with these good eating habits, but it feels so good to be loosing and having success that hopefully that will help in the long run!

Hi Caroline: This is such good news. I would like to have the same experience also. I have not rode a bike since I was in High School. Hooray for you. I wish you the best during the rest of your wonderful journey of a fullier life. God Bless.

Hi Lori! Don't feel all alone! My surgery was May 28th (Lap RNY) and I too am in a slump. I was on a platuea for 2 weeks, lost 2 lbs. and still holding. I have lost 77-lbs to date and I too feel disapointed that it's slowing down...but like the others said, it's giving our bodies time to adjust. We do have 18 months to get to goal, even though they say the first 6-9 months are the fastest. I'm just hoping to get below 200 before then...LOL!!! Stick in there, it'll come off when you least expect it. Have a great day and take care!!! Veige

Hurray for me! I am down to 200lbs....finely the lbs are moving out....I am so glad to be back on track...I am hoping to drop another few lbs by the time my son gets married on Oct. 25th..I am looking forward to it....I did start walking more so I think that did it....thanks for the advice to all...