Diva....Currently my weight is standing still at 119. I tell everyone I'm 5"4, but I think I am really 5"2 cause my daughter is 5" and I don't stand much taller than her. I too have found I get the munchies, more so at night....Sometimes I can eat a lot and then there are times I can't..as far as cramping goes.. I have not had any and I sure hope I don't. I know they really hurt. Try eating a bananna every day if you can...That might help... Sounds like everything else is going go for you. Just remember to get your water and protien in every day... Karen 288/119-RNY 6-30

Hi Junebugs! I'm enjoying reading everyone else's responses . . . here's my update: 1. Current Weight Loss in pounds: -138 2. Pounds until goal: 12 3. Exercise Choice: would be walking on treadmill but current abdominal hernia is keeping me fairly immobile, surgery is imminent, awaiting approval now and hoping to get a tummy tuck out of the deal 4. Biggest "WOW" : finding clothes in the thrift store in sizes I thought I'd NEVER wear again -- what a blast!!! An entire new wardrobe for a fraction of the cost, I feel like a kid in a candy store LOL. 5. Biggest frustration: Hanging skin in places I had not thought would be problem areas (inner thighs and arms especially UGH) 6. Supplements: none right now 7. Have your friends/relationships changed ? I am getting a LOT of attention from folks who treated me like the invisible woman before and this irks me . . . also my 10-year relationship with significant other/father of my children is floundering as I am becoming more assertive and less of a doormat because I feel better about myself. 8. Number 1 thing you want/plan to do since losing weight: fix the "insides" to match the "outsides" as in working with a professional counselor on mental baggage and exploring how I became obese in the first place! 9. Do you keep a food journal? occasionally I use fitday.com if I am veering off-course, it keeps me in check 10. Favorite Food/Snack that helps keep you on track: shrimp but it's so expen$ive 11. Do you go to a support group? No, wish I could more often, but I do get alot from this website daily 12. Number 1 rule you live by to keep your eating/new life in check: I keep buying jeans one size too small and trying them on to see if they are getting any closer to fitting LOL 13. Was it Worth it? Puhleeze!!! I am LIVING again instead of merely EXISTING!!! YES!!! -BJ 5'6" 300/162/150??? and awaiting PS (tummy tuck) approval

Hello to everyone, I just wanted to know the weight of some of my June bugs out there. Currently my weight is 137.5 I stand at 5"4. I now worry about the munchies and some times I can eat more than others that scares me alot. Do anyone out there cramp alot, I do every since the surgery I catch them everywhere my stomach, toes, legs and fingers. Can someone give me some advice on what to do about the cramps?

Congratulations!!!! All my best, Kathy

Well, isn't that GREAT!!!! I have heard of this happening so many times. We drop all this weight and look what happens....I am so happy for the two of you. I hope all goes well and you have a very healthy baby or babies, lordy who knows what could happen.... Your Friend in WLS, Karen 6-30-2004/288-119