Just found this forum. This is great!!

This message board is great. I have been feeling depressed about my weight lose, but I right with some of you, which makes me feel better. I'm 5-months out (8-26-03) and have only lost 73 pounds. I started out at 265 (5'6") and was told it would come off slow, but I was secertly hoping the doctor was wrong and it would just fall off!

Tammy, We have the same surgery date and almost the same starting weight. I was 266 pre op and I have lost 73 lbs. too. I get the feeling that I'm doing awful too, but a lot of people say that after six months, they're in the eighties, like 80-87 lbs. At the rate we're going, that's where we'll be. Don't worry, we're okay.

Hey welcome... I think your weight loss is wonderful.. I am 5 1/2 months out and I am down 60 lbs.. So you are moving along pretty good.. Weight loss wish's to all... DonnaR 225-165-135sh

Thanks Ladies for the support!!

Hi Tammy! I sure am glad you posted! I also had surgery in Aug. (18th). I started out at 275 and now weigh 194. I felt like I was losing too slow, but you and the other replies have made me feel better. I have just started "curves" for women and love it! I still need to lose 44 lb. and it's taking longer to lose the weight. I'm hoping the extra exercise will speed it up. Cathy