I just wanted to get some...

I just wanted to get some info on where people were when they started this whole journey...It is sometimes helpful to know whom among us had similar beginning points or weight/BMI...so: my starting weight was 255lbs, my BMI was about 43... My surgery date was 8/30/04 (2months out now) current: 216, BMI: 36 thanks, norma g.

Hello Norma! Before I began this process, my highest BMI was around 49. Very, very obese! When I went in for surgery, my weight was 286, and my BMI was 43. I had lost some weight before surgery because of a diabetes scare almost 4 years ago! But, since my 8/17/04 sugery (2 1/2 months ago), I have lost 42 additional pounds, and my current weight is 244, which is a BMI of 37. My goal is a final weight of 135 by Christmas 2005, which is a BMI of 21. I hope to make it! Good luck with your journey, Norma! Sounds like you're doing great! ~Laura in Alabama

Hi Norma, CONGRATS on your weight loss!!! My starting BMI was 59.1 Super Obese and starting weight was 355. My RNY was 8/9/04 and as of last Sunday I have lost 74lbs, I still can't beleive it!!! My weight now is 281 and my BMI is 46.8 morbidly Obese. Got a ways to go but my mini goal is to join the century club by Jan!!! Have a great day!!! Linda

Hey Norma, I had surgery on 8/30/04 beginning weight 229 bmi 41.9 Morbidly obese as of yesterday current weight 187 bmi 34.2 severely obese. Still striving to get to the normal range. Although, this information may be useful remember that everyone and I do mean everyone moves at their own pace. Marcia

over 200 units of insulin a day, HBP meds, oral diabetes medicine, toprol to protect the heart and cholesterol med. Lap RNY 8-17-04. Now? NO meds, NO insulin, NO HBP, NO hyperlipidemia, NO hip, knee, ankle, foot pain. 177 at 11 weeks out, so that makes uhm . . . 47 pounds.

Hiyah Norma Congrats on your weightloss. When I started this journey I was at my highest weight ever of 289 lbs BMI of 51.2 Super Obese. I'm only 5'3. My surgeon demanded that I lose 10 pounds before surgery. I ended up losing 26 lbs weighing in for my surgery day at 263 BMI at 46.6 on 8-17-04. Since surgery and my one month check up with surgeon I have lost 25 lbs weighing in at 247 with a BMI of 43.8. Continued success Jackie