EVERYBODY: 6 Month Weigh-in!!!

I'm LOVING life for the first time in a really long time! I love getting dressed up and going out, even if it's just to the grocery store! I get so many compliments, and so much more attention now. I don't know if it's because of the physical changes, or because I have much more self confidence now. Maybe it's a little of both! My son's babysitter is a 15 year old neighborhood kid who said I was "totally hot". LOL Coming from a teenager, I thought that was a pretty awesome compliment! I've been randomly treating myself for reaching certain weights throughout this entire process. I never said "I need to weight XXX by a certain day", but once I reached under 200 lbs, I would buy myself something nice to celebrate (a platnuim and 18kt pink sapphire ring..it's purty!). So, when I got into the 170's I decided to get my belly button pierced! How wild is that? I took my conservative husband, and my almost 3 year old son into a tattoo parlor (my son thought it was totally cool and wanted a "bracelet" in his button too LOL), to get my belly button pierced. It didn't hurt like I thought it would, and I've never felt sexier! I urge you all to treat yourselves to nice things, whether it be shopping, a pedicure/manicure, jewelry, whatever it takes to make you feel special for the accomplishments you've reached! Sorry for getting off topic! Anyway, here are my stats: Consult Weight 264 Surgery Weight 251 Current Weight 175 Goal Weight 150's Lost 89 lbs since January Lost 76 lbs since Surgery (5-9-05) 25 lbs to go to reach my goal!!! take care, Ashleigh

Got til Sunday for my official 6 months anniversary but here goes... I'm 45 (in a few hours - ouch!) and 5'7.5" tall. Starting Weight (2/20/05): 276 Weight On Surgery Day (5/20/05): 244 Weight Today (11/17/05): 180 Goal Weight: 160 Loss since Febuary: 96 lbs Loss since surgery: 64 lbs 4 lbs to Century Club 20 lbs to Goal Weight Hope to be at the Century Club by Christmas! Starting Size: 3X or 24/25 Current Size: M/L tops, 12/14 pants Kathy (aka The Skinny Biotch)

Well I am still lingering just below that 100lbs lost mark, I am hovering at 95lbs but am ok with it finally! Here it goes 390/295/doc says 200 I say 168 Today my co-worker was behind me in the bathroom I turned around and she had this weird look on her face, she said OMG I was going to say hi to you I thought it was your hair but it didnt look like your body from behind. Now how great did that feel! Things are going VERY well with the new guy (I think he is my boyfriend going to make sure this weekend, lol). He is coming to MI this weekend since I went to Milwaukee last weekend. Still find it hilarious that he thinks I am too skinny, wouldnt you know I find a guy who likes heavy girls AFTER my surgery! Cary

Well, I posted earlier but it didn't show up...so, it's in cyber-hell somewhere. Anyway, I'll try again. 273/199/136 maybe I had a good week this week. I had a good 6 month doctor's evaluation, was down 73 then (now 73.5). I had strangers at the gym commenting on how I look and kudos for keeping it up. Although I have done 1 hour on the elliptical and usually do 40 minutes anyway, I did 2.5 miles in 30 minutes (my personal best in the speed department) and 10 minutes going backwards. Then to top it off, I was able to put on a size 16 pants this morning. I haven't worn 16s for about 20 years! I'm making everyone look at my butt this morning! ( | )

Ok my favorite thing about all this is being able to get off most of my medicine. I have gotten a lot more energy, i am shrinking and people tell me how good I look. I am so happy ijust wish I could have done this earleir. I will turn 31 on tuesday and this is my best birthday present to myself. consult 411.5 surgery day 389 current 308 my goal is anywhere below 199 but i would like to be 160-175 since consult 103.5 lbs since surgery 81lbs

Started at 260/179today/140...I am 5'4 and big boned. I absolutely adore my life. So many things have changed...for the better.

Start/Now/Goal 306/215/140-150 I'm not quite at 6 mo - not until 11/28! I wanted to be at the 100 lb mark by then but it doesn't look like I'll make it. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy with what I've achieved to date. My long excel spreadsheet of medicines is down to 'I can count them on 1 hand'. I feel amazing and can Jazzercise again with no problems. I have so much energy my husband asked me if I were pregnant! (Bite his tongue...I'm way too old)! Sue McD

Mine got lost in cyberspace too! Anyway, 227/165/127 My current excitement is that we're going to see the Rolling Stones tonight. I am excited that I get to wear hot jeans and boots, and my husband is taking me out to dinner like a real date! I plan on taking full advantage of date night! Angela Seely

Try again. Looks like many of our posts got lost. Start/Current/Goal: 303/193/150 I don't get a lot of comments, because I work mostly from home. My husband and I weren't recognized at a wedding over the weekend. He's grown a beard and lost 25 pounds and I've lost 110 pounds. The person doing the not recognizing has had gastric bypass herself, so when she finally realized who we were I pointed and my belly and said 'Snip, snip.' She laughed. Eileen

I am so amazed by the changes that I have gone through in the past 6 months. I started at 324 currently am at 229 goal is 170 I have lost 95 pounds! I feel great. I have more energy and I love to shop. I love wearing tight jeans, how crazy is that? I like being able to snuggle with my 3 yr old in her twin bed and not have half of me hanging off the edge. I have a bounce in my step, I have my shoulders back, head held high and I feel good. Next thing I want to do is get my hair totally redone. New color, new cut, some highlights and just a huge transformation. Deanna