I was getting a bit disgusted with myself as I have only lost 15 lbs over the last 3 months. Maybe this will motivate me to succeed... Here's my stats: Start weight - 245 Current weight - 160 Anniversary goal - Realistically...150 and that is shooting high!! Kelly

Here are my stats Start weight 317lbs Current weight - 185 Anniversary Goal - 175 lbs I would have liked to been to my goal of 150 but I know that will not happen...I am just so happy to be where I am at... I went from wearing a size 30-32 and now I am wearing a size 14 wooohoo Robin

I read the main message board a lot, and I get really down 'cause it seems that the majority of people who started out at my weight are a lot less than I am at almost 11 months out. I know I shouldn't compare myself; but it's REALLY hard not to- and I'm so upset by the thought that I won't ever get to be under 200. I am happy for where I am now, but if you look at my profile for the past 6 months it's been REALLY slow. Other people who didn't go through this think I'm just being greedy or something. It's not like I want to be skinny, I just want to be under 200 soooooo bad. Thanks for listening........ LAP RNY 06-28-04 360-228

11 months for me will be on 29 May... I've been stuck at 97 pounds for a while now, but I know exactly what I've been doing wrong and am working on getting out of this funk Started at 280, wearing size 24/26, 2XL/3XL and I'm at 183 and wearing size 14/16P/L. My goal is to weigh 140 (normal BMI)... but having been overweight all my life I'm not sure if it's a realistic goal, but I'm still shooting for it As for size, I'll be happy with a solid size 12, but I'm thinking a size 10 may not be so unattainable... My 1 year appointment is 11 July and I hope to be at around 165 by then... wish me luck! :D

I am starting a new support group in Phoenix, AZ serving the metro Phoenix area in June. Location is still be acquired, but I should have that finalized within the next week. This is an Obesity Help chapter. Each meeting you will learn something new about pre-op or post-op process, tips and tricks, recipes, exercises, dealing with unsupportive people, living with WLS and so much more!! If you live in the Phoenix Metro area or ever visit this area, you are welcome to attend!! Online support is great, but face-to-face support is even better!! "Those who attend support meetings and support gatherings will have a higher success rate in their WLS experience" ------ Colleen Cook, WLS author. No matter how far out you are, what stage you are at now (gaining/losing), etc. you should come!! ALL are welcome! Go to website below for more information or to join the online support group!! (http)://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/OHphoenix/ Hugs, Trisha -56 lbs