Congrats on your weight loss.I had surgery the day before you.I have lost 118 pounds and I feel so much better.Isnt it wonderful?

I now weigh in at 164 lbs. 90 lbs. less than I was 7 1/2 months ago. I have 39 more pounds left to go to reach my goal weight of 125 lbs. Anyone interested in e-mailing me feel free to do so. We ALL need to support one another. Happy losing, Lyn

Wow what a way to spend the last 8 months! I had surgery on June 12th with a starting weight of 240 and height of 5 foot 2. I now have lost 110lbs putting me at goal. I am so glad I did this! I have had hunger return but not to worry I knew it would sooner or later. I have been drinking first when I get hungry...then if I think I need a snack I have something (small piece of fruit etc). My nutritionist and surgeon are very pleased with my success and of course I am too. I can't belive that just eight months ago I was wearing a mens jeans size 44 inch waist and now wear a women size 8. I am stepping up the stomach exercises at the gym so hopefully I can get this jelly-belly under control and fit in close a little nicer. I hate to say it but for me this has been easy. I know alot of people say it's not, and I realize some people have a hard time. I haven't though, not complaning. For the first 7 months I didn't throw up once. On that 7 month anniversary I made corned beef with cabbage, and got sick...must have been too much fat. Hasn't happened since though. So I guess I have been lucky. I feel very lucky. I look forward to things now and have recently made efforts to accomplish some things I should have done years ago. So yes I am feeling more confident and energetic. Hope all is well with others here on the June board, I don't pop in often as there's not alot of traffic here but I will try to more often...although I have found when I post I don't recieve replies but that's ok. Thanks for listening, Casey

Hey Dawn -- I agree with you 100% -- I too can eat a lamb chop, a steak, or a chicken breast -- up to 6 oz of solids and easily 2 cups of soup, chili, etc. I am still losing weight, having lost 123# since my surgery in June, though the loss has certainly slowed down. I worry about eating too much, though I have never eaten to the point of feeling uncomfortable or have thrown up. I try to maintain a 1200 calorie diet and keep my carbs below 60g per day, though I have gone over in the past, and will probably go over in the future -- hopefully, less so than more. It is a struggle and will continue to be a struggle for the rest of my life -- however, I am grateful for the tool that WLS has provided me. Good luck to all of us!

Hello everyone in Weight Loss land! I had surgery with Dr. Bruce Jones in Jonesboro AR, on June 26th,03. I am happy to say I am down a wonderful 118 pounds and doing great... I change clothes sizes so quickly I can't remember what I can where from one week to the other...lots of compliments and fun going on here....as over weight people always said I looked like my father, but now that I am slimming down people say I look like my mother............... that is fine with me... The only problem that I have had is swallowing that big vitamin...the smaller ones are no trouble but the one that was recommended to me is hard to get down, but we are working together...ha I have not been to a support group meeting since surgery and I regret that but due to my work schedule it just has not been a good time for me. I have been back to see Dr. Jones on three occasions and each visit was a happy one. He seems just as pleased with my results as I am. I have some new pictures and will try to post them as soon as possible. I have not been on here for about 4 months or so...lots of things going on..take care and Good luck to everyone My prayers are with you all... Judy Forsythe