ALL YOU AUGUST 3RD 2004 BABIES CHECK IN

HI EVERYONE ITS BEEN A WHILE FOR ME SINCE I HAVE BEEN ON. WNATED TO CHECK UP ON ALL MY BUDDIES TO SEE HOW WE ARE ALL DOING. CAN YOU BELIEVE WE ARE 11 MONTHS OUT. ONE MONTH AND WE WILL BE A FULL YEAR. THE TIME HAS GONE SO FAST. MY LIFE IS ALL BRAND NEW. THIS WAS THE BEST THING I HAVE DONE FOR MYSELF IN A VERY LONG TIME. MY FAMILY IS THE GREATEST THEY HAVE BEEN BESIDE ME ALL THE WAY . WELL HERE ARE MY STATISTICS AS FOLLOWS I HOPE TO HEAR FROM ALL OF YOU SOON. LOVE AND HUGS BRENDA BEGINNNING NOW LOSS 07/04/04 347LBS 07/04/05 170LBS 177LBS SIZE 26/28 PANTS WOMENS SIZE 10 MISSES 18 SIZES SIZE 28/30 SHIRT WOMENS SIZE MEDIUM MISSES 20 I AM NOW THE SIZE I WAS IN 9TH GRADE I HAVE 35LBS TO GO TO GOAL AND IT IS GOING SLOWER NOW ABOUT 5LBS THIS LAST MONTH BUT I AM NOT WALKING AS MUCH AS I WAS BECAUSE OF DOING MORE OUTSIDE EVENTS THEN I HAVE FOR 20 YEARS. I REALLY CONTRIBUTE ALOT TO THE WALKING . I JUST STARTED BACK UP ITH IT AGAIN 3 DAYS AGO AND WILL CONTINUE IT IF I HAVE TO DO IT AT MIDNIGHT. I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU ALL SOON

Hi Brenda! I'm a August 3rd Baby! I feel wonderful! I started out at 256 lbs., and I weigh about 170 lbs......I am so happy! I have not checked my weight lately, and I have been slacking off on my exercise....and it is telling on me. I am getting back on the protein train...as I should. I have been hard on myself because I have been a little lazy...especially when it comes to exercising. I went from a tight size 24 to a size 12/14......even my feet have shrunk! Size 10W shoe to 81/2 .....wow! OTHER THAN THAT!......I am happy with the new me! Take care! Bernice...........

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US! I am also an August 3rd re-birth! I so totally cannot believe how wonderful my life is now! I love going shopping, I love being in public, I love being outside, going to events, and I'm even looking forward to my dear husband's family reunion this summer! (The last one we skipped out on mostly b/c I was so ashamed of how I looked). Things have changed GREATLY since my surgery! My husband was pointing out to me the other day that I never even get jealous when a pretty girl talks to him anymore... I laughed and said that's b/c I know I'm just as pretty! HA! I would NEVER have felt that way before!!!! I'm almost 10 weeks pregnant right now, a little early for being post-op, but I'm doing everything I should so it should be okay. Not that I'm really concerned with weight loss right now, but I've actually lost 5 pounds since finding out I was pregnant. In my pre-WLS pregnancy I think I had already gained 10 by now!!! So here are my stats: I'm 5'6". I started out at a weight of 260 pounds, and a BMI of 42.1 (MORBIDLY OBESE), wearing a size 24 or 3X, and a size 9 shoe. Now..... I weigh 150 pounds, I have a BMI of 24.2 (NORMAL WEIGHT), I wear a size 8 or a medium, and a shoe size of 8-8.5. I would like to lose another 10-15 pounds after I have the baby... that would put me right around 140. I plan on having a tummy tuck, thigh sculpting, arm sculpting, and a boob job... hopefully within a year of having my baby, as long as I've gotten down to 140. I've been told I'll probably lose another 10-15 pounds in excess skin... putting me at 125-130! That's smack in the middle of a healthy weight range for me! But for now, I'm focused on eating healthy and exercising. I want to keep my weight gain to a minimum this time (last time I gained 40 but was already considered obese when I got pregnant). I'd like to gain a healthy 20 pounds (or less) during this pregnancy, whatever will be healthy for my baby!!!! Anyways, thanks to all of you for all of your support during the past 11 months! We've come a loooooooooooooooooooooooooong way baby!!! Keep up the good work you guys! You're all looking soooo beautiful! Lots of love, Dawn

I'm doing good. It's the best thing I've done for me too...I'm the smallest now than I remember being...even in high school. I graduated wearing a size 14...I'm a solid 8 now. Pants - started in 26...now an 8 Shirts - started in a 3x...now a M Shoes - started in a 9.5-10...now an 8-8.5 Weight - started at 254...now 142...I've lost 112 lbs and am now only 2 lbs from goal and a new set of wedding rings! WOOHOO!!! I enjoy exercising now...and faithfully go to the gym 2x a week...I know it could be more...but right now...I'm good with 2x a week. I do a cardio dance class for an hour and boy oh boy do I work up a sweat. I'm also on my last week of the birth control patch. My weight loss is pretty stable now and DH and I would like to go ahead and start now. Wish me luck. Kristy 254/142/140

Hey--- Good luck Kristy!!!!! I'm almost 10 weeks pregnant right now, and thankfully no weight gain (yet)... in fact, I've lost 5 pounds-- morning sickness ha**** me BIG TIME this time... not sure if that means I'm having a girl this time, or if it's b/c of the surgery... Keep in touch and visit us on the post-op pregnancy board- there's tons of info and a great bunch of girls! Keep up the good work! Lots of love, Dawn

Congratulations on your pregnancy! How exciting! I just posted overthere...so I'm hoping to add my own announcement soon. BTW - I have family there in Marysville! Small world huh? Kristy

Hi everyone.. I cant believe its almost been a year... man how time flies..... I have gone from 205 on surgery date to 135 and have been at 135 for several months now... I am in a size 8 pants but they are getting loose...so I am going shopping this weekend for some new clothes plus its my 40th birthday on 7/14..... been so busy with life... since I now have more energy.... one more month before our 1 year anniversary... Debra 227/205/135/120 goal (almost there)

Holy smokes, you've all done so great. I feel so proud for you but I am kinda disappointed for me. And yes, I knew when I chose the DS that my loss would be slower and yes I do pretty much enjoy eating everything I want, but I just get jealous I guess. Day of surgery - 283 lb on my scale (2 weeks earlier I was 277 on doc's scales so that's my official starting point) Size 28, 3 X size 11 bloomers, size 46DDD bra Shoe size 9 1/2 WIDE Today - 162 on my scale Size - mostly 14's some 12's size 7-8 panties 36 D bra shoe size 8 1/2 regular Weight loss - 115 Pounds to doctor's goal - 12 -joanne s