Today is my 9th month and I am now 142.2 lbs. I've lost 5 pounds this mnth..Im sure its due to watching my carbs again which I started back up 3 weeks ago. I also get more excercise in. I was having a hard time of it for a good many weeks. I now average 845cals 37g fat 31g of Carbs and 68g of Protein..I try 2 get in 64 oz of h20 and I take all my vits..On most days. I am now the "average American Wt for a person of my age (37 or 38 LOL) and height (5'2) which is 144lbs.According 2 Expectations & Charting.com I cannot weight to join that GREAT CLUB three more pounds 2 go...I pray that I hit it in the next couple of weeks.but two mnths ago I said the same and it didn't happen. Have a great day DI~ 239/142.2/Who knows ....just happy size 6 tommy skirts and 8-10 in jeans

Gina - I felt like I was reading my own post. I too started at 235. (My highest before surgery weight was 248) I had my surgery 8/27/03. I lost 88 pounds. I now weigh 160 and would like to get to 140. I've sort of stopped for the last month. No gain but no loss. I have'nt walked like I had been. I only like outdoor walking and the weather is just getting back to good walking weather. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you I think we've both done just great. Our other 20 will come. Good luck to you. Email me if you'd like to discuss anything. Susan

Hi Tina. As far as what I eat, at least lately, you don't want to know. I have been eating horribly. I had my RNY on 8/26 and have lost 96 lbs., but have been on a plateau for about 2 weeks. However, I know that it has been my own fault. I've heard that this is common at this stage in the game. I've been teeter tottering between 170 and 171 for two weeks. It's so frustrating!!! My wedding is 6 weeks away!

Congratulations! I had my surgery a little B4 you - August 1, 2003. I've lost 108 lbs - from a 28/30 to now a 14/16. (From 305 to 197) It is TOTALLY amazing, isn't it? I just walked briskly up 2 flights of stairs here at work - that would have been IMPOSSIBLE last year this time. I also have a friend here at work who is in preop workup and am glad I can support him as he makes this journey. I still like to eat and sometimes think I'm eating more than I should, especially b/c I don't dump sugar...but still I'm eating WAY less than I used to. I won't ever wear a bikini (I'm too old and flabby!!) but I'm happy in my size 16 tank suit I got this year and even tho I'm 52 I think I finally like what I see when I look in the mirror. Thanks for the chance to remember and record all the good things I'm experiencing!! Jane

Hey everyone!! Life is great, isn't it! I am 8 months out (08/27/03) and have lost 115 pounds. I've gone from a 22/24 to a 10/12. I do so many things that I would never have dreamed of 1 year ago. I'm full of energy and active every day. I workout 3-4 times a week and am always on the move. My life has changed so much that I don't even know who the old me was. She is a stranger now. I'm thankful every day that I made the decision to do this, and I am now an Angel to 4 people at work who are in the process of pursuing surgery. Actually 1 down, 3 more to go. I'm glad that I can be helpful to those who decide to take this journey. I've made 5 best friends from my Support Group who are now like sisters to me. When I look back on the last 8 months, it has flown by and all those weeks of losing has added up. Food is no longer my main focus in life, but I still love to cook and bake which is weird. I have trouble eating the more solid foods, but I can live with the things that I can eat, so I don't stress about it. I look great and feel great, and I am actually wearing a bikini for the first time in 20 years. Let me know what your happiest moments have been in your journey. Lorie 267/152/130