Saturday Question:

Just thought I would add to the question of the day list. I have lost some weight in unexpected places first. So I thought I would ask: What are the top 3 areas where you have experienced your first weight loss? What has been the most suprising? For me, I lost the most weight from my neck, shoulders, and ankles... the ankles really suprised me. But, the most suprising thing for me is that my feet have shrunk a size in just 6 weeks... Sure, it is coming off the abdomen and hips, but, at a much slower rate.

Good Morning! I've lost 25# so far and have only noticed it a little in my face and my rings seem to be looser. Other than that, I can't see it. On Thursday I saw some folks that I haven't seen since before surgery and they say they can tell all over. Now I don't know if they're saying that to be nice or if they really can! I'm still only 3 weeks out, so maybe by the time I reach the 6th week, I will notice more, like you. Take care! Deana

I lost 35# according to the Dr. office yest. I noticed it 1st in my face, lost my triple chin. then 2nd in my hands my rings are very loose. 3rdly my breast or chest area, my bra's are losser, had to buy some smaller ones and am using extenders so I can make the use longer. Yes I lost alot of inches waist wise. But these I can see with out a tape measure. Diane Lap RNY -35#

I'm losing so slow that I haven't noticed it in three places yet. I can tell I've lost a little in my face and hands. It'll come off eventually. Christie

hello everyone, well ive lost 34 lbs this last 3 weeks. one place i know is smaller is my BUTT thank god cause i have a lot to spare. also like a few of u i can now see i have ankles. i was flashing them to friends. didnt know they looked like that before. my rings are also coming off without soap and water. well keep up the good work everyone. til next time tanya

I think I have lost alot if it in my butt and thighs and a little in my lower stomach too. I am down 32lbs . Oh yeah... and my watch actually moves all around my wrist now. I don't think it has ever done that. Today I had a birthday party for my son (turned 2) and alot of friends and family members were there....they all commented on how skinny I am getting. (They have no idea that I had surgery). It was really nice to hear that. It made my day.. Kerry Lap Rny 5/11/04 225/217/185

Hello Debra, I had a GR-DS 05/20/04 and to date I have lost 43 pounds. I lose all over so it is hard for me to tell, but others have said my butt is smaller and I think my third chin has gone. My doctor said he could tell in my face. I know my ankles have shrunk considerably. I was taking Lasix 180 mg a day, (which is a lot) and had swollen legs and ankles all of the time, now no Lasix since surgery, no swelling!!! I was also on blood pressure med, but since surgery, none and my BP is perfect! It has been 30 days today and I already feel like a "Miracle" was performed. The beauty of the GR-DS is that I have a window of weight loss for 18 months. I know the WL slows after awhile, but just the possibility of getting close to a normal weight over time is very exciting!! Be Well. Verdonna.

The places that I notice the weight is coming off is my face and my fingers. I have lost 22 lbs so far. Katrina

My butt is smaller, I've lost my triple chin, and my boobs are smaller. I'm satisfied. I just weighed. According to my scale, I'm now 22 pounds smaller. That's cool with me!