starting weight 237 surgery date 6/8/04 open minus -45lbs. no complications I sip, sip, sip AND walk, walk, walk last time I dumped was 2 weeks after surgery. Be Blessed, Sharonne

start weight 216 surgery date 6/11/04 ---- LAP I'm down 57 lbs I drink about 60 ozs of water able to eat about 2-3 oz I have dumped REPEATEDLY! But only when I ate some fatty food. GEE, You would think I would learn. I actually have. I walk everyday on the treadmill for about an hour while I watch TV My hair is breaking but I really should up my protein to counteract that. no complications 216/159/110

Surgery date June 8 2004 - no complications Lap RNY, San Antonio, Dr. Stegemann Lost 54 pounds (I always worry that it's not coming off fast enough) and am most proud of losing 59.75 overall inches Went from 3X/26 to one size 12 (!!!), 3 size 14, and 16/18s Wearing pants for the first time since 1978! Two weeks ago size 22 pants fit - now they're getting b-i-g! All my weight now is in my hips, butt, calves and ankles. Protein - don't know. Probably not enough as I'm only eating about four bites at lunch/dinner. Usually not hungry at breakfast but if I am I'll have a 1/2 pre-cooked sausage link. Liquids - boy this is a hard one! 48-60 oz each day. I know more will help but I just can't seem to find the hours in the day to drink. Workout: At least 4x a week - 30 mins cardio rotating treadmill, Precore, recumbant bike, gazelle each session; then alternating pilates (with big ball) floor exercises with machines and free weights. Hair not falling out yet (I'm one week from 3 months) but dreading when it begins. I'm also taking biotin and using the Nioxin lift stuff to make it appear that my hair is thicker. My biggest win lately is fitting into any chair I've recently tried, and walking through restaurants crowded with chairs and walking between them without turning sideways!

~~I have lost about 70 pounds. ~~I go to Curves 3x a week, and walk the track with my students ~~I am getting in about 60 ounces a day between water, protein shakes, and Snapple. ~~Yikes - my trouble area. About 40 on good days. ~~Clothes fit again, and my butt fits in chairs! ~~Getting in enough protein. Trier 397/327/190

I can understand your nervousness. I was afraid also but knew that it was my only option in order to save my life. If you think about how much better your life will be with your daughter after your surgery that should help. think how proud she will be of the courageous thing her mother is doing. You are doing this for the both of you. My thoughts will be with you. Let me know how you do.