I just wanted to share how awesome I feel. I have NEVER felt better IN MY LIFE!!! Physically & mentally I feel SO good! I can do the physical stuff with ease & I'm not in mental anguish over going up or down stairs, making the beds, grocery shopping etc.. I didn't expect such big results so quickly. I lost 20lbs. on my 2 week pre-op liquid diet & 45 since surgery, so 65lbs. since July 10th. I am a new person. I can't even imagine how I will feel by the spring. I am so grateful for having this surgery. I am energised for LIFE!! I wish the same for everyone who is seeking it. My daughter & I are so happy!! Hugs to you all!! Heather

that is wonderful, good for you!!! keep up your good work, hugzzzzzzz, jacki

Hello Karen, This is a great idea. What a fabulous way for us to get to know each other better and inspire all at the same time. Here goes my stats. 1. Surgery date: July 3, 2006 2. Lbs. lost: 63 3. Main source of protein: Nectar-Fuzzy Naval, cheese, chili, still have trouble with meats (they make me throw up everytime I eat them) 4. How much water are you getting in? Not sure but it's a lot 5. Are you keeping up with your vitamins/calcium, etc.: Yes, but some days are better than others. 6. What vitamins are you taking? 2 Flintstones Complete, 2 prenatal vitamins with iron, 1 B-12, 1 A & D, 2 Calciums, 2 Hair, Skin, & Nails, 2 B-complex, 2 Vitamin C (I know it sounds like a lot but hey, it's working for me.) 7. Any hair loss? Just a few but I also have new growth. 8. What kind of exercise are you doing? I am working out with walking DVD

Aloha Tiff......You hit on a really good subject. My closets are stuffed and so are my drawers. I'm a bit of a shopaholic, and I have a wonderful Savers here on the island that has excellent clothing for a fraction of what they would cost new. So, I have lots of smaller sizes that I put away for "the day when they fit" and NOW some of them are fitting me!! I put on two dresses I had put away as way too small last night, and both of them fit perfectly. I have taken several bags of clothing to Savors, but always seem to bring things home,too. Here in Hawaii we wear a lot of Mumus which are wonderful and I have lots of those, but as soon as they get dumpy looking because they don't fit right in the shoulders....out they are going to go. What I'm really looking forward to is feeling comfortable wearing shorts and tops again. It has been years since I felt comfortable in pants of any kind...just wear sundresses and mumus. But I'm beginning to think in terms of shorts, swimsuits, and tank tops! Yeah! Thanks for good subject! Aloha nui loa, KarenS

Aloha Jandell...Wow, Amazing weight loss. I'm jealous but also VERY happy for you. Keep up the great work. Aloha nui loa, KarenS