I've had similar experiences to Norma. The girls in my hubby's family actually started a monthly "girls night out" around January. As the months go by, I get more drinks bought for me (hey, saves me and hubby some dough!) and more offers to dance (yeah, I take 'em up on 'em too!). I too was always the "fat friend" and would always watch guys try to pick up my friends. It's very flattering now to be at a table with 4-8 women and be the one picked to dance.

Ladies, You're all doing great - you should be so proud of yourselves! On the breast issue, it's just so sad! My two best friends have defected to south of the border. When I would lay down in the past, they would be in my face. Now, I have to lift up my batwings just to find them. LOL! Sondra, I had my surgery on 8/24/04 and was 362 I am down to 257, so we're right on the same track. My loss has slowed down as well, but as you said, as long as it's a loss, that is okay. Take care, Jen

Hi Barb, I just had my gall bladder out last month. Piece of cake (for me). Same day surgery, had it on a thursday and went shopping friday. My symptoms were different, I couldn't hold food down, but it took almost 3 months of testing before it was determined it was my gall bladder. My PCP sent me to a GI doc first, and finally I went back to see my WLS surgeon and he hit it right away. The recover is much less severe than the WLS. I was expecting most of the same pain from that surgery. Hopefully all will go well, you're in my thoughts. Chrissie

Hey all! Just found this post and decided to try it.... 1. Beginning pre-op weight 491 lbs 2. Goal weight 185 lbs 3. Current weight loss 166 lbs 4. Total weight to lose (#1 - #2) 306 lbs 5. % of weight lost (#3 / #4) 54% Not sure if I am on track or not, trying though!

Thats very exciting. CONGRATS!!!