POLL TIME!

Hi Denise! You are doing great! This is a great idea for a poll Date of surgery: 08/30/04 Weight day of surgery: 256 Current weight: 162 Total lost since surgery: 94 Total lost since highest weight (if you lost weight for your program as a requirement): n/a Goal weight: 140 but 120 is my dream Pounds to goal: 22 til goal 42 til dream Starting size in clothing: 22/24 Current size in clothing: 12/14 Starting shoe size: 8 1/2 W Current shoe size: 7 1/2 or 8 Any other comments you want to add about your journey: --Marianne 256/162/140-goal 120-dream

Hey, there you gorgeous thing! You are doing awesome, Marianne!!! WOOHOO!!!! 22 more lbs until you are at goal! Not to shabby, darlin'. You will get there in no time! Hugs, Denise

Date of surgery: 8/10/2004 Weight day of surgery: 294 Current weight: 207 Total lost since surgery: 87 Total lost since highest weight (if you lost weight for your program as a requirement): 128 Goal weight: 160 Pounds to goal: 47 Starting size in clothing: 22/24 Current size in clothing: 14/16 Starting shoe size: 9 Current shoe size: 8 Any other comments you want to add about your journey: I am glad to see this thread...I am the slowest loser, but not too far behind! I am just about 6 or 7 less than many other losers. Also, I lost 41 more before I started! WHOO HOO!

Hey MT, I noticed a bit of a trend with people who have lost significant weight pre-op...we tend to lose a bit slower than the average post-op person. I think the reason is because when someone goes in to surgery, having lost no weight, the first two weeks they see a HUGE loss. All water weight. Where as people who have lost 15, 20, in your case 40 lbs , have already lost their water weight. Therefore, the weight you have lost is real body fat; all the weight is true body weight as opposed to water weight (in the first couple of weeks). I hope this makes sense. And of course, this is just my theory. I lost a bit of weight pre-op, and don't think I am a slow loser, but there are certainly others who have lost a lot faster. I could be totally wrong about my theory but it makes sense to me! LOL It's all good, though. We will get there. I am thrilled with what I have lost so far and as long as I eventually hit goal, I am a happy camper! Hugs, Denise

Date of surgery: 8/18/04 Weight day of surgery: 303 Current weight: 209 Total lost since surgery: 94 pounds Total lost since highest weight (if you lost weight for your program as a requirement): 94 Goal weight: 160-170 Pounds to goal:40-50 Starting size in clothing: 22 pants xxx shirts Current size in clothing: 14 pants x-large shirts Starting shoe size: 10 Current shoe size: 10 (i don't think this has changed) Any other comments you want to add about your journey: i would do it again in a heart beat... it's honestly the easiest thing i have ever done.. to have spent my life trying so hard to lose weight, and having no success... this has been such a blessing! Laurie

Date of surgery: 08/16/2004 Weight day of surgery: 289 (306 is starting weight before the low-carb pre-op diet) Current weight: 198 Total lost since surgery: 91 Total lost since highest weight (if you lost weight for your program as a requirement): 108 (I consider this my total loss) Goal weight: 165 Pounds to goal: 33 Starting size in clothing: 3X / 26-28 Current size in clothing: L / XL & 14 - 16 Starting shoe size: 10 W or 11 Current shoe size: 9 - 9 1/2 Any other comments you want to add about your journey: Would do this again in a NY Minute!!!!!!!

Date of surgery: August 17, 2004 Weight day of surgery: 286 Current weight: 214 Total lost since surgery: -72 pounds Total lost since highest weight (if you lost weight for your program as a requirement): -116 pounds Goal weight: 160 Pounds to goal: 54 Starting size in clothing: 3X or 4X; 28W or 30W Current size in clothing: L or XL; 14W or 16W Starting shoe size: 11M Current shoe size: 10M Any other comments you want to add about your journey: Ahhh...I wouldn't change a thing! I feel healthier and happier than I have in many years and I can't wait to reach my goal!

Date of surgery:8/20/04 Weight day of surgery: 240 lbs Current weight: 142 lbs Total lost since surgery: 98 lbs Total lost since highest weight (if you lost weight for your program as a requirement): n/a Goal weight: Dr.'s goal -- 140 lbs My Goal -- 130 lbs Pounds to goal: 2 lbs (Dr.) 12 lbs (mine) Starting size in clothing: 22 Current size in clothing: 8 pants and sm/med tops Starting shoe size: 8 Current shoe size: 7 Any other comments you want to add about your journey: This has been a roller coaster ride, but definately worth it. Alicia

Date of surgery: 8/16/2004 Weight day of surgery:284 Current weight:182 Total lost since surgery:102 Total lost since highest weight (if you lost weight for your program as a requirement): Goal weight:150 Pounds to goal:32 Starting size in clothing:26W Current size in clothing:12-14 Starting shoe size:11W Current shoe size:10 Any other comments you want to add about your journey:Wow! Everything has changed for me....my entire outlook on life! I don't think I would change anything except maybe my H.pylori I just got diagnosed with :/

Date of surgery: 8/23/04 Weight day of surgery: 337lbs Current weight: 210 lbs Total lost since surgery: 137lbs Goal weight: 130 lbs Pounds to goal: 70 lbs. Starting size in clothing: 30/32 Current size in clothing: 16/18 Starting shoe size: 12w Current shoe size: 11 I couldn't be happier with the results I am having from WLS. The skin issues are a little troubling but in comparison to the weight issues I am sooooo greatful!! I love checkin in with you all to see how we are doing. Take care!! Much Love, Shelli