Way to go Amanda.....I hit my 6 mo anniversary on Dec. 14th and I didn't think I'd make 100 pounds lost either the way things were going. But I made sure to keep exercising lots and it happened. At my 6 mo checkup I was down 101 pounds. Now I'm at 6 1/2 months and I've lost 110 pounds. Keep up the great work! Terry 276/166/130 someday soon

OK, I give up! How do I set up the nice little picture of my face like some of you have? Thanks! Angie http://www.geocities.com/tiger_angie

Today, the 29th, is my 6-month anniversary as well. I had a goal of getting into the Century Club, but I've missed it by 8 stinking pounds, LOL!!! After a long plateau, this morning the scale finally dropped a bit (good thing because I was really getting discouraged). So I am down to 208 from original weight of 300. I'm ecstatic! I continue to struggle with this whole WLS thing, though, as I don't feel my experience is at all typical. I have been able to eat large amounts of food from the very beginning, I have NO restriction whatsoever, no dumping either. The only reason I'm losing at all, in my opinion, is because I'm counting calories and measuring portions. So in reality, it feels like just another "diet" to me and I'm a bit frustrated that I don't have full use of the "tool" that everyone else has I am going to continue pursuing this matter with my surgeon (who thinks I'm just experiencing "head hunger"). I have been researching new procedures to repair enlarged stomas and hopefully he will be open to discussing all of this with me at my next check-in. At the very least, I want to demand some GI tests be run for my peace of mind, as I've really experienced periods of self-doubt and feeling like a total failure, especially when I read where other folks are "full" after 2-4 oz. of dense foods, whereas I can eat 10x that if I don't stop myself. I just never feel full, am hungry within an hour or so after eating my measured amounts. Something just ain't right! Best wishes to you all for a safe and happy New Year! -BJ (-92 despite it all!) 300/208/150???

wtg and congrats to you. Keep up the great work! Mary 268/260/175/145??? someday

To be honest I'm pretty much having the oppiste problem. My nails are growing in beautifull now. I'm blaming it on the vitamins, calcium and new healthy eating. Try those vitamins that are made especially for hair and nails. (God knows we need it for our hair) P.S. Congrats on the great loss!