Well i had finally found the site Dr. Hunter told me about it way before surgery but being as computor savey as i am i couldn't find it . So anyway i am 6 months out and feeling wonderful when i left the hospital i weighed 327 i gained 20 lbs when i ask the nurse that weighed me wasn't i supose to be loosing he just looked at me and walked out so i was scarred not knowing what was going on.But anyway i lost it and more now so i am happy. But i wished i would of known this group then for the support locally.There are times i get worried wondering am i gonna loose any more weight because i seem to stay one weight for a while then i will drop a couple pounds. I am down to 204 hope to make it to 150 at least.Well hope to here from you . Vicki

Hey Judy, I lost 12 lbs. in the last 2 weeks. I wi**** hadn't come off that fast as the skin is really way behind now. Oh well, I couldn't control the emergency gall bladder surgery that caused the rapid weight loss and I can't control the saggy skin either. Maybe control is over rated!! I am down 121 lbs. now. Christie 338/217/170 47 lbs. from goal

Great, Judy! You've inspired me to cut back on my carbs too. I think I've been eating way too many lately! And....I've been so gassy! What's up with that? I am not sure that Gas-X can be considered a food group! I'm still hanging in at -72 pounds, but I am determined to break this plateau. I've vowed this week to up my workouts to 5 times per week and my husband has even become motivated to start exercising again. Of course, I still see major changes in my body shape. My lower abdomen is starting to shrink....and other body parts are melting as well. New bones seem to appear every day! The comments and compliments come freely from friends and acquaintances....now that my wardrobe is more form-fitting and flattering. It's nice. Hopefully, by your next check-in, I'll have broken this annoying plateau! ~Laura 286/214/160

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

Glad you decided to post, and I know exactly how you feel about not knowing your size. I do the exact same thing in the store and comparing myself to others! Congratulations on getting to goal! Susan