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Hello! I started at 297, went into surgery on 9/27 weighing 256, and now I'm about 214. I've gone from a size 22 pants and 3xl top to size 14/16 pants and xl or l top. I had a stricture a few weeks ago, and have been stalling ever since. I've been doing decent with exercise. Now that it's cold out, I have to go to the gym, but I kind of like that better. One of my favorite recipes is a bit of olive oil heated in a pan, throw in a few minced garlic cloves, and then a few shrimp. Sprinkle shrimp with seasoned pepper. Sear the shrimp on both sides for 2 minutes max, until shrimp is opaque. Eat hot. YUMMMY! I also like the old standby- cold cuts and string cheese. Not a recipe, but still a staple. I'm trying to drink 2 protein drinks a day, because my protein levels are really low. I'm just now able to meet my water goals.

hey krista, DOS 263.00 today 221.5 weight loss of 41.5 pounds i had my surgery 9/23/05 FEELING GREAT wendy

Boy, this proves we are all certainly individuals! My RNY was 9/7/05, I've lost 40 pounds since surgery (76 total since July). I am wearing clothes I haven't worn in a very long time, so although my weight loss is slower than some on the scales, I know I've lost a bunch of inches. (Wish I had measured myself from the beginning...), oh well clothing tells you so much! Hugs, Jan

No way Jan! I think I get that lovely honor. Day of surgery 9/22. Starting weight- 241 At 8 weeks post op I am at now 213. That is a loss of 28 pounds. I really am getting bummed more and more, but I just keep hoping something will happen. I joined a gym yesterday so wish me luck! Mary

Krista, Date of Surgery: 9/14/05 Starting Weight 251---Clothing 20/22 Current Weight 211----Clothing 16/14 Weight Loss so far 40 pounds I stalled for a couple of weeks with no weight loss at all. The dietician said my body was in starvation mode and for me to add more protein in my diet and up my calories, that was three days ago. I have dropped another five pounds since my dietician gave me that advice. I am very happy with my progress. I can't believe I am getting into 16s and some 14s again!

Hello, I too am a slooow loser...well, I think so!! That's okay though. The past few days I've been dropping a pound a day, so I think my month plateau may be ending!! Here's the stats: 9/19 (surgery) 309# 11/18 279# MY scales However, surgeon's scales are 10# lighter than mine...so that would have me at 269#. Haven't been in a while. CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!!!!!!

DOS: 275 lbs / Size 24 Today: 225 lbs / Size 20 Total lost: 50 lbs / Four sizes Weeks out: 9 I am tickled to death to have lost 50 lbs in such a short period of time! I have gone down four sizes and am wearing clothes I haven't worn in YEARS (good thing I kept them, ever the optimist!) I am cold a lot too, such a difference because I was always hot before. Good job everyone!

It is so much fun to see how everyone is doing and finding out that you are right in there with everyone!! my stats are DOS 9/6/05 weight that day 314 today i am 264 50lbs gone forever....... tried on an 18/20 sweater today it fit.... although i must admit it seems to be depending on the clothes. scrub tops i still need a 3x told the lady at the scrub shop i would be back when i am a 1x they can bag on me for all i care.....feels to good.... Congrats to us all!! ps. i am freezing too....... time to move to a sunny climate.... debbie

DOS 9/19/05 Weight DOS 264 Weight today 221 I started working again after six years of disability. Wearing size 18-20 clothes now.

Krista, We had our surgeries the same day...although I was banded instead. I started at 259 and this morning weighed in at 233.....26lbs down. You are so much more ahead of me, but the way I figure...this is my life now.....so any weight loss is better than where I was. I am where I was weight wise.....15yrs ago! I am thrilled!!! Good for all of us!!! Kathy