9 months out

On the 14th of May I will be 9 months out. I have gone from a size 22-24W at 270 lbs. to a size 10-12 at 166 lbs. I have done well and am at goal. I love shopping. I am a regular at my favorite boutique- Goodwill. That way if I get carried away it is not a financial oops. My butt gones numb if I sit too long. Finally the noassatall pills worked. I am able to eat just about anything except beef (steak, roast) it just does not set well. Milk causes lots of gas so I have switched to soy milk. For the past month if I eat any sugar such as candy, muffins, yogurt, I feel bad in 5 minutes, heart races, I need to lay down. Which is a good thing because sugar has always been my down fall. Overall it has a good journey and one I am glad I took.

Bobsgirl, So glad for you. I too had surgery in 8/2006 and 9 month post op this month. However I have only lost 83 lbs. I started at 229 and down to 146 which is great, but I have been stuck there for about 1 month now. I can eat sweets with no reaction such as yours. The only difference between now and then in the sweet department is I am satisifed after eating a little bit. Sometimes, my heart does race, but I don't get sick to have to lay down. I wi**** would have affected me more, to keep me away. I didn't try any sweets till after my 6 month. I just need to stay away, but it is hard sometimes. I too can eat about anything, including steaks, ect.. I think I need to go back to eating a lot of protein to start loosing again. I will start on Monday. I have been on vacation this week, so my schdule is messed up somewhat. Keep up the good work! Hugs, Lavon

Congratulations. I am definitely not at goal. I will be 9 months out on the 28th. I don't dare do sweets. I mistakenly at a McGriddle sandwich one day, not knowing how sweet they were. UGH!!! I wanted to throw up in the worst way. Keep up the good work. Hugs, Trish

I will be 9 months out on May 31'st. I have lost 98 pounds to date. I am at my goal now, but I am still losing, I would like to lose another 10 pounds. I went from 240 pounds to 142. I have a few size 6's that I would like to get into for the summer, I bought a few gowns at a consignment shop and I'd like to COMFORTABLY fit into them for a cruise this summer. I am comfortable in a size 8, but some 6's do fit, and fit well. If you had told me that a year ago, I would have thought NO WAY... but I am so glad to be here now, it's a reality now! Amazing. The surgery has been such a gift, I am cherishing this tool everyday. ... gotta go..... I am off to the beach for a few hours...... in my bikini Michelle