Hi Kristy, My weight loss has taken a detour in the last 2 weeks, but I think it is because I was on vacation and retained a lot of fluid. MY RNY was 8-2. I've gone from 355 to 194. I've lost 20 inches each on my hips and on my waist. I just bought pants today in size 16, which thrilled me. I started out wearing tight size 38 pants. I also bought size medium t-shirts. (Obvously, I'm a pear! I'd like to lose between 20 and 40 more pounds, which might not make me a skinny-mini, but it sure sounds good to me! Polly 355/194/155

Hi Amber, I just have to say that never in a million years would I have guessed you were even close to 300 lbs!!!! Honestly! You look amazing and you have had such tremendous success with your WLS. I am so happy for you. You are so beautiful! Hugs, Denise

Looks like everyone is doing awesome!!! I started out at 521 pounds. I am now 336. So I have lost 185 so far. My goal is to get under 200 and then start talking about plastic sugrgery for all this excess skin! I went from a size 6X (some of them tight) to a 2X top and 26/28 bottom. I now exercise 6 hours a week, but I am getting ready to bump that up soon, too. I couldn't be happier. Now if I could just break this plateau that I'm on.... *~Amber~*

Hi Tiffany... thanks for posting this... I love reading how everyone is doing.... Lets see for me.... I had my first surgery on 8/4/98 vbg and had to have a revision since I was sick all the time... throwing up.... didnt lose weight.... had 6 dilatations done.... lived that way for 6 years and then decided to look into having a revision... so on 8/3/04 had my revision done... I was weighing 205 on that day... with the first surgery I weighed in at 227.... so that would be my highest weight.... wearing a tight 18/20 in tops and pants... 44 D bra.... As of today I am weighing 135... size 8 but I am going shopping this weekend for my birthday... 40th... and my 8's are loose so I know I will be in a 6... never in my life have I been in single digit clothes... The skin part bothers me but I know in Dec. I will be having a tt and boob job.... legs arent too bad... neither are the arms... there is some skin but not enough that I dont wear sleevleless shirts or shorts.... I went to Hawaii in April and had a blast... I was able to keep up with my 16 year old and his friend and my husband... hiked up Diamond Head... didnt make it to the top cause I am closterphobic (sp) and you had to crawl through a tunnel... just couldnt even try it..... so I didnt make it to the top... almost though.... I wish I would have done the revision years ago... but I am happy where I am right now.... my personal goal is 120 but my doctor said he is happy with me at 140... I already passed that.... Keep up the great work everyone..... Debra 227/205/135/120 goal (almost there)

HI all August losers!!! I don't get to post often and since I am on vacation today thought I would check in!! Boy am I glad that I did!! It is really great to see how everyone is doing!! My surgery was 8/23-starting weight was 271-size 24 pants and 3x tops...now at 155 (5 lbs from personal goal) wearing a size 8 pants and m top!! I never wore single digit clothes ever before since ele,emtary school!! I can't believe that I am in an 8!! I thought I would be happy in a 12..so now I am extatic!!! i jsut checked my BMI and I am now in the high end of IDEAL!!!!! I just can't believe how great the journey has been. I have had a couple of bumps in the road..I have a small ulcer...(the smoking demon will not go away) and had to have my gallbladder out in May but I never let any of that get me down!!! Life is great..I feel great..and love my new life!! My parents are now telling me that I shouldn't lose any more of I will look too skinny!! That cracks me up..some one worring about ME getting too skinny!!! Never thought I wwould hear those words!! LOL!!The sagging skin is sometimes frustrating but clothes hide it well..good thing I don't plan on posing for playboy..LOL!! But I wouldn' trade it in for my old life that is for sure!! I am just glad that I have lost evenly all over and my body porportions are great...that was a concern for me!! I am soooo happy for all of us! we all deserve a big pat on the back for a job well done!!! You all look great!! Someday I hope to be able to have time to post my before and after pixs too!! will psot when I finally get them done!! Keep up the good work all...and happy anniversary to everyone early!! Barb 271-155-150