POLL TIME!

Hello everyone! Thought I would do a little poll today. It is always fun to see everyone's progress! Here we go: Date of surgery: Weight day of surgery: Current weight: Total lost since surgery: Total lost since highest weight (if you lost weight for your program as a requirement): Goal weight: Pounds to goal: Starting size in clothing: Current size in clothing: Starting shoe size: Current shoe size: Any other comments you want to add about your journey: Here is mine: Date of surgery: 8/11/04 Weight day of surgery: 232 lbs Current weight: 137 lbs Total lost since surgery: 95 lbs Total lost since highest weight (if you lost weight for your program as a requirement): I was 268 in January 2004, so from then to now, I have lost 131 lbs!! Goal weight: 128 lbs Pounds to goal: 9 lbs! WOOHOO! Starting size in clothing: 22 or 24 Current size in clothing:8 in pants (some 10's but they are big) medium in shrts (also have a couple smalls) Starting shoe size: 8 1/2 or 9 wide Current shoe size: 7 1/2 or 8 regular Any other comments you want to add about your journey: I am loving this journey, despite my recent complication (ulcer). I love my surgeon's program; their aftercare is top-notch. I have cravings galore which are hard to control, but I do my best. Let's hear from you guys! Hugs, Denise

Date of surgery: 8/10/04 Weight day of surgery: 349 lbs Current weight: 239 lbs Total lost since surgery: 115 lbs Total lost since highest weight (if you lost weight for your program as a requirement): 120 lbs Goal weight: 150 lbs (This is my goal for now. I still have a hard time imaging that I will someday weight 150 lbs.) Pounds to goal: 89 lbs Starting size in clothing: 32 Current size in clothing: Shirts 3x but they are getting too big. Dress Pants size 18 but jeans are size 22. I guess that is the way they are made. Starting shoe size: 9 1/2 W Current shoe size: 8 1/2 to 9 (I am between regular and wide) Any other comments you want to add about your journey: I am so happy I decided to do this. I just hate I waited so long to do it. I feel great and feel much better about myself. I can not imagine how I will feel when I reach my goal. The only problems I have is I still want the high carb/starchy foods but after a few bites it does not settle well with me and I ask myself why I even ate it to start with. And of course, I have a problem getting in all my exercise and water.

Date of surgery: 08/26/04 weight day of surgery:254 current weight:170 total lost:84 total since hightest weight:96 goal weight:140-150 pounds to goal:20-30 starting size:26/28 current size:16 pants, lg.tops starting shoe size:8 1/2 current shoe size:7-71/2 I am soo excited to be at this size and I want to be smaller, but I haven't lost really anything since Jan. , but then I guess I really can't expect to when I've fallen off the wagon. I have unfortunately found out that sugar does not bother me and I can pretty much eat what I want. I'm trying to figure out a way to get my head out of my *** and start doing what I'm supposed to again.....any suggestions? Natalie

Date of surgery: 8/3/04 Weight day of surgery: 248 Current weight: 148 Total lost since surgery: 100 Total lost since highest weight (if you lost weight for your program as a requirement): 106 from heighest weight of 254 Goal weight: 130 Pounds to goal: 18 Starting size in clothing: 26 Current size in clothing: 6-8 depending on who makes it Starting shoe size: 9.5-10 wide Current shoe size: 8 regular Any other comments you want to add about your journey: This has been an amazing journey so far and I wouldn't trade it in for all the money in the world. This surgery has opened so much for me and I'm so grateful that I've had it done. Now, I have had some issues over the last month that have come to surface. I have been snacking far too often and was self sabotaging my weight loss. But with the wonderful friends that I have made here on OH I have realized that the reason that I was afraid of getting thin was that I'm now feeling vulnerable and not worthy. But with some positive self talk everyday and a determination to have some self defense training I'm working on overcoming this. I am worthy of this weight loss, I am worthy of being happy, healthy, sexy and thin. Kristy 254/148/130

Date of surgery:8/4/05 Weight day of surgery:349 Current weight:228 Total lost since surgery:121 Total lost since highest weight (if you lost weight for your program as a requirement):155, In the fall of 2003 I weighed 383. Goal weight:180 Pounds to goal:48 Starting size in clothing:32/34 Current size in clothing:18/20 Starting shoe size:10 extra wide Current shoe size:9 or 10 regular Any other comments you want to add about your journey:I would do it again tomorrow. It has been wonderful.

Date of surgery:8/18/04 Weight day of surgery:272 Current weight:182 Total lost since surgery:90lbs Total lost since highest weight (if you lost weight for your program as a requirement):NA Goal weight:140 ish Pounds to goal:42 Starting size in clothing:Uk26 US 24 Current size in clothing:Uk16/18 Starting shoe size:6 wide Current shoe size:5.5 Any other comments you want to add about your journey: It's been tough at times but so worth it. Jackie From Scotland

Date of surgery:8-9-2004 Weight day of surgery:272 Current weight:188 Total lost since surgery:84 Total lost since highest weight (if you lost weight for your program as a requirement):94 Goal weight:150 Pounds to goal:38 Starting size in clothing:26-28 Current size in clothing:12 Starting shoe size:10 Current shoe size:8 1/2 Any other comments you want to add about your journey: at first this was very hard for me. Now i thank god everyday that he let me make this journey!

Date of surgery: 8/16/04 Weight day of surgery: 359 Current weight: 257 Total lost since surgery: 102 Total lost since highest weight (if you lost weight for your program as a requirement): 113 Goal weight: Not sure, somewhere between 165-185 Pounds to goal: 73 lbs. plus Starting size in clothing: 32 Current size in clothing: 18 to 20 Starting shoe size: 10 WW or 11M or W Current shoe size: 9 1/2 M or 10 M (depending on shoe) JUDY

Date of surgery:8-30-04 Weight day of surgery:276.4 Current weight:174 Total lost since surgery:-102 Total lost since highest weight (if you lost weight for your program as a requirement):-102 Goal weight:150-physician/135-personal Pounds to goal:-23/38 Starting size in clothing:3X Current size in clothing:12 Starting shoe size:9-1/2 Current shoe size:8

Date of surgery:8/10/04 Weight day of surgery:218 Current weight:138 Total lost since surgery:80 Total lost since highest weight (if you lost weight for your program as a requirement):86 Goal weight:138 Pounds to goal:0 Starting size in clothing:22 Current size in clothing:6/8 pants, sm&med tops Starting shoe size:8 1/2 Current shoe size:7 Any other comments you want to add about your journey It's been amazing. I have loved every minute of this journey. I've been at goal 3 months and hope I maintain for the rest of my natural life.