Surgery date- 6/21/04 Start wt- 270 Lost- 45 # Start- size 22 Now- size 16/18 No dumping as of yet, but feel yucky after having dairy Walking most days Need to do better with my h20! Getting lots of compliments! Feel awesome

Start weight 310 Surgery date 6/21/04 -- lap 2nd surgery 6/23/04 (developed a blood clot that was blocking my small intesting) I'm down 42 pounds, wi**** were more I have clothes that I can wear depending on how they are made from size 22/24 to size 28. Recently had to weed out my 26/28 pull on knit slacks because they are too baggy to wear now and replaced them with some new size 22/24 from WalMart for less than $10/pair. Can't wait until I have to shop for size 18/20 in this same style. My next immediate goal I have clothing wise is to be able to get a pair of cotton shorts buttoned that I have in my dresser. I have thin hair to start with so I'm hopping I don't start losing what I have. I'm keeping it cut short and for now it seems pretty healthy. If it starts coming out, I'm buying a glamour wig from Fredericks of Hollywood I'm not exercising as much as I should and I promise to do better this month. Tolerating my food rather well -- no vomiting. I keep anti-dihreah pills handy in case something triggers that response. Raw onions are a big Take care.

Hi Melissa, I have 5 kids, one with Autism who finds change tramatic. I was so afraid of leaving them. I wrote all the letters and made out my Will. What Honestly helped me was all the support from ObesityHelp, all the prayers and well wishes from all over the country. It gave me such a feeling of peace. God's Blessings to you and your Doctor Melissa. I'm so happy you are on your way to a better life for you and your family!

Open RNY 6/30/04 Starting weight 325 Loss so far 53 lbs !! I have to admit i suck on excercising i walk alot and do my stationary bike (3miles at a time ) Not really any hair loss **crossing fingures** Dumped a few times because of food to heavy for my pouch. ~Amanda

I had the same experience. The first meal I ate out I almost cleaned my plate (mexican). Now I can forget to eat and when I eat out I have like 3 or 4 bites and I am done. My dates always accuse me of trying to be cute lol. I am glad it changed to like it is now.