lets see...I started out at 310 on 8/24/06 by 1/1/07 I had lost down to 199 - which is 111 gone at the end of january I had to have an emergency surgery..my intestines had twisted..left the hospital 1 week later around 197 since 2/5/07 I have only lost 12 more lbs and that is since the first of april...finally started losing again.. so today I am at 184...total of 126 lbs down and 49 to get to goal...we are shooting for 135 (I am only 5'3") I upped my protein to 80-90 grams and I think that made the difference...I have been exercising religiously since the surgery...cardio 5 xs per week and weights 3 times per week.. you guys are all doing great....and you are great inspiration.... Christy

I am 8 months Post-Op and I have lost -115lbs from a size 22/24 to now a size 10. I have 15lbs to my personal goal of 145 and goal of size 8. I have been stalled in the 160's for the last three months now. I went to see a local plastic surgeon who has 50% of his pratice as WLS patients. He said even though I am only 8months PO, I qualify for surgery since I am within my goal weight range and my panis will take the additional 15lbs of excess skin and I should end up in size 6. OMG! I am not working right now and have the money... What are your thoughts and please be gentle... Carrie

I finally hit the 100lb milestone. It took forever but I can finally say I crossed it.

My surgery was 8/23. I hit the 100 lb mark on Christmas day which was a goal for me. I have only lost another 40 since then. The stalls are tough, I will go 2-3 weeks and lose nothing and then drop 7 lbs. Strange. I do know that if I am not pushing 90+ oz of liquid and the same in protein I don't lose. I don't think we are done, just our bodies taking a break to catch up. 370/230/??175 goal

Carlos P Died March 14, 2007 Original Post by Wendy Pope-Glenn at 4:37 PM EST on 03/26/2007 On Wednesday, March 14, my baby brother Carlos Antonio Pope (Carlos P on this message board) died at the tender age of 33. Now many of you would say the standard, "sorry for your loss" but I am sending this to let everyone know that my loss and my family's loss is also the world's loss because my baby brother had so much to offer this world. I will have to go the Philly for the services early next week. His young life ended because of complications to a gastric bypass surgical procedure. He dropped 150 pounds in a matter of 6 months. This procedure, I feel, cost my brother his life and me and my family a beautiful, joyous and spiritual individual. My brothers talent was and still remains an immeasurable gift from the Creator, he sang like Luther and played the piano like Ray. But his biggest gift was that he loved unconditionally and yet, he couldn't get that in return. I would just like to say to all of my family, friends, and loved ones; Love yourself as you are, with whatever flaws, quirks, idiosyncrasies, etc. that the Creator has blessed you with. If someone cannot love you for all that you are then they won't love you ever, not truly love you. If my brother had felt that he was beautiful inside and out and that other loved and appreciated that beauty, then he might be here today. It was laid on my heart to tell each and everyone of you that I truly love and appreciate you for all that you give to my life and all that you are to me. I love and accept you unconditionally and I hope that you feel the same way about me. Life and time is fleeting, so always express and show love no matter the moment. If you don't hear from me, don't worry, I am dealing. Love Always, You Loving Sister Wendy