Start weight= 232 Current weight is = 190 total weight lost is 42 pds doing very good on taken vit/protein not so good on water intake excercise at least 3-4 times a week hair is beginging to shed a little( Thank goodness my hair is thick) PRAISE THE LORD *NO COMPLICATIONS*

Seems we are all around the same place. I had my surgery on 6-18-04 and last week my weight loss was 63lbs. But then 3 days later I gained 2lbs. (same scale) so now I am back to my -63lbs.....I'm not getting on thatt scale anymore. I was getting very discouraged. I seem to be stuck at 63lbs.

Judy you are doing great. I had surgery June 2nd I have lost 57 pounds. Where did you have your surgery? I had mine at Univ of Chicago Hospital.

Hi!! Congratulations of the good weight loss!! I had my open R-Y on 6-9-04, and am down 60#. I excercise at a fitness center 3 days a week. But have had to stop walking because of a bad foot!!! But... I can ride a stationery bike just fine!!!! So that is what I do now!! I haven't lost any of my hair yet.... But Isn't this whole process wonderful???!!!! Some days I do need to drink more water....But just reading about you.... has offered me increased encouragement!!! Thanks... and Hang in there!!!! Phyllis S. R-Yopen 6-9-04 292/232/140

**Start weight 453 **Surgery date 06/08/04 -- LAP **My weight loss....104 lbs **Exercise I'm doing and how often....I am out of my wheelchair and walking everyday and I do a 15 minute upper body workout twice a day. **Water/fluid intake...60-80 oz. **Protein Intake.....30-40 oz. I am working to improve this!! **Best thing that you have learned since your WLS...That I can do this and it is not as bad as I thought it was gonna be. **Biggest hurdle that you are dealing with as we get into month #3...Getting enough protein. I have ordered some samples of new flavors and maybe I can tolerate the taste of them better than the ones I have already tried. **Comment: The compliments are awesome and the difference in me is unreal. Even my personality has changed and for the better. It is amazing what being able to breath will do for a body. I love being able to walk again and not be so totally dependent on others for everything I needed. I must be one of the lucky ones I am not losing my hair as of yet and I was told that I more than likely wouldn't lose mine.