Toya I know how you feel, and I wish I could (((hugs))) to make you feel better. Once thing I will ask- is have you been recently to a support group? Not that THAT is my answer- its just that when I feel lost and overwhelmed- its usually because Ive strayed from a meeting or two or missed several consecutive days from the gym. But that is me. I understand feelings of disillusionment, unhappiness and jealousy. I wish I could them away for you. I'm not as tall as some other people - I'm only 5-3, and even though I've lost weight- I haven't reached my goal yet- but I refuse to give in or give up on myself. Sometimes things in life require you to dig deeper. I KNOW this is where I would comatose my feelings- with food and sugary stuff- and wind up disliking myself even more. DON'T sabotage yourself, you've broken that chain. I honestly think with making a few changes- you can begin to feel better and move forward. I will send you an email. But in the meantime..74lbs is nothing to sneeze at either..If you pick up any current issues of Shape, or Fitness magazines, or even go online to Shape.com- read about other women who have lost weight- without surgery. THEN SEE how LONG it took them..I don't think Ive read anyone recently losing 74 or more pounds in ONE YEAR!!! You know? Don't look at what others have done- look at what you have done - and remember genetics play a big role in how and why we lose weight and where we store it. I still have a tummy- Yes its smaller than my ass- but my ass got smaller too Still got junk in my trunk ..I'm not a size 12 or 10 or 8..I would like to be under 200..No all my dreams and expectations have not been met - even though I followed what the doctor told me- and I think they undersold me on 40-60gms of protein daily- when I think it should be 100 or more- but Im trying to change that now- we are all in different stages. And happiness is not a destination- its a mode of travel. So put a on your face..we are here and willing to help you. OH yeah- did I mention that I turned 50 last month? Talk about things you cannot change!! Today begins a new chapter in your life- and the rest is all unwritten..Take it one page- one day at a time. Hugs Donna

Hello Ladies, I'd like to play! Day of surgery 284 Today's weight 187 Total loss of 97 pounds Beginning sizes 24/26 jeans 3X tops Current sizes 16 in regular jeans and 14 in stretch jeans, XL tops. I don't know whats wrong with my body, i think I should be wearing smaller sizes by now. Ya'll take care Carolyn Jc C. 284/187/160-ish...

Everyone is doing so GREAT!!! Keep up the good work and let's hear some more. Eileen 337/209/160-170ish

Okay - My weight bounces around a lot too. I am at 173 today, started at 269. Surgeon's goal is 163, mine was/is 150 (altho anything in the 160s will suit me just fine!) I started out at size 24/3x and am currently at 10/medium My ultimate goal is a size 8!

It will be 1 year on the 23rd for me day of surgury: 287 today: 190 day of surgery: 28 pants and 4x tops today 16 pants and lg tops want to loose at least 30 more lbs! the last are hard hu!!!! And I feel like im 20 yrs old!!! so much energy and loving life!! sheree