Congratulations!! It's so hard to believe it's been 6 months for all of us, time sure flies! Happy Birthday, I hope it's a wonderful day and a year filled with good surprises! Jan

Congratualtions and Happy 6months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday too!!!!!!!!!! Good Luck on your continued weight loss. I had surgey the same day in Philadelphia, Pa. I have lost a total of 91lbs. Happy Birthday Nancy

Thanks and congrats to you on your great weight loss . Happy Dance for you! It really makes a difference in how you feel physically and emotionally. Stats? I have lost 100lbs as of about 2weeks ago. Feeling great and living more and better. Have a great day and a very, very Happy Birthday . Huggzz, Bejai!

Hi Kisha, congratulations on losing 90 pounds to date! Regarding your 'having problems eating', please consult your surgeon's clinic to rule out any mitigating factors, ok? Have you been trying an honest variety of foods? I'm six months out today (hey, it's 12:05 1/25 here, and at my six-month followup appointment Tuesday, at 5' 1/2" height, started at 239 and currently 153, for 86 pounds gone forever! Please, please check with your WLS clinic and let them know your're having eating problems. Have you any appetite? I've still got absolutely no hunger nor appetite/cravings, and now that the 'honeymoon phase' of most rapid weight loss ends, I'm not concerned, being such a chore remembering to eat those three one-cup meals, mostly protein daily. Protein choices: broad variety of fish, lean pork, chicken, fat-free cottage cheese, Egg Beaters, string part-skim mozzarella cheese, soy milk (vanilla, chocolate, chai, capuccino, and plain with varied extracts added. Best of best wishes to you as you proceed toward your first goal! Hugs, Patti

Diana, congratulations on losing 86 lbs in six months! How else could you have accomplished that?! My six-month appointment was yesterday, and I, too, have lost 86 lbs, although am 5' 1/2" tall, started at 239, and currently at 153. My WLS clinic states the surgery will force 70% loss of initial excess weight, and once the 70% is gone, the weight loss will significantly slow down, and it's up to the individual to remain diligent following their eating program plus exercise. My surgeon originally set my goal at 'between 115 and 125", and this was agreed upon by his nurse with whom I conferred. I still have absolutely no appetite nor hunger/cravings, and am most challenged by remembering to eat three one-cup mostly-protein meals daily. We're at six months out, and that is the end of the honeymoon phase, where the most weight is lost. YOU decide where you ultimately want to be and proactively work toward that goal. Take good care of you and have a great day! Patti