Heyyyyy My September Babies! Happy 6 month Anniversary!

91lbs in 6 moths is phenomenal! Keep up the great work, slim!

My surgery date was Sept. 4 I have been able to eat pretty much anything so far. I have a little trouble with red meat and can handle sugar. That is the scary part. I am starting to fall back into my munchies at night. Any suggestions for something for when those munchie**** when watching tv? I do my eliptical but still have time for those cravings. I have tried to do other things, but I need something to put into my mouth. Has anyone tried rice? I have heard that it is painful and have been scared to try it. I don't want to make it a staple because of the carbs, but a taste would be good. Maybe to get this board moving, how about a question or thought for the day?? Just an idea to throw out there. Thanks for any advice.... Stats: Wt on surgery date: 288 6 month weight: 211 Inches lost at 6 months: 49.50!! Very tight 26 pants pre-op Size 14/16 now

I'm not ready for my surgiversary... I wanted to be at -100 lbs, and I'm not there yet... Ugh. My heaviest ever was about 390, when I started seriously looking into surgery this time I was 363. Surgery Date 343. Today 261. So I've lost 82 lbs and went from a 26/28 to an 18/20. It's a good start, but of course, I want more. I "cheat" by eating easy foods, chili, yogurt, etc.. when i try to eat something substantial like a few ounces of baked chicken, i get exhausted - it takes so long and its hard to chew everything so well. The gym - I'm an on again/ off again slacker. Some weeks I go every day, some weeks just once or twice... I'm an active person anyways - navigating NYC, stairs, walking, subways, etc... I've eaten a bite or two of rice because everything my husband cooks is served with it... It doesnt feel right going down (yet, i've tried many times) and honestly, just isn't good. You're not missing anything - trust me! My problem is still crackers - I can't eat bread and this is the closest I get and I tend to go overboard... Now, that means eating a sleeve of Ritz in a day... which really isn't all that bad considering they are my only carbs, but a really bad habit to get into! Inches - my savior! I track them to help me when i'm not losing weight and getting depressed... but i have a hard time figuring out how to total or track them.. i know i've lost about 15 inches in my hips - crazy! I'm glad we are livening up this place a bit!

I'm a cracker head as well I eat them with tuna all of the time! Its the only way I can eat tuna..I swear!

A new question every day is a great idea! I tried rice early on and it hurt sooooooo bad going down that I haven't tried it since.

Wow, everyone is doing great!!! I had my 6 month yesterday, and I am down 110 llbs. I am able to eat almost anything, however i stay away from most carbs and sugars as they are from HELL!!! LOL I average between 800-1200 calories a day(depending on my workout schedule) with about 100-110grams of protein I have had some issues with anemia and a vitamin D deficiency but am dealing with those. I go to the gym 3-5 times a week for cardio and weight training and I take a yoga class once a week and am trying to work up the courage to add a spin class to the mix. And I have just started jogging. Highest/surgery weight: 303 BMI at surgery date: 55.4 Super Morbidly Obese Current: 193 Current BMI: 35.3 Just plain old obese! Clothing Size at surgery: 30/32 Current: a baggy 18 going to go try on those size 16 Levi's tomorrow! Keep up the good work everyone! ~Lori

Am I the only one who is intimidated by smaller sizes? Lol..I freak out..walk out thr store and just keep rocking my baggy clothes...crazy huh? Now my 32's I really can't wear but all of my other clothes were way too tight neway (when I was heavier) so I'm wearing them..even though they too are wayyyyyyyyyyyyy too big! Ill do it one day! You're doing great honey

Surgery Date Sept 17, 2007 Surgery Weight 234 Pre-surgery jean size 20-22 Present Weight 176 Jean size 13-14 I can eat almost anything. Chocolate, chips, ice cream, crackers, cookies (Those damn 'c' words!!!!) I have problems with chicken, potatos, and any bread. I lose about 3-4 pounds and then I reach a plateau for 2 weeks. I don't let it bother me because I know it will start again. I know I don't get near enough protein or liquids. If I start feeling bad I drink a bunch of water and I'll feel better. I have had 2 colds since my surgery and I never got sick before. My resistance is down. The surgery has fixed me physically but not mentally. I still want to pig out all the time- my body won't let me though. I want to eat a big, juicy, bacon cheeseburger and and order of fries. It's gets easier as I get smaller but there are still times.....ya know?

I know EXACTLY what you're talking about! Trust me...I go through it everyday! I was just telling a friend how I used to really enjoy..rolling through a drive thru..picking up a good hardy meal going home and plopping in front of the t.v and getting down...wheeeewwww...those were the good ole days but these days are better (physically) mentally is another story...eating isn't all that exciting for me ne more...

I've lost 122lbs so far and I'm getting some mobility back so the more I lose, the more I can move causing me to lose more!. Things are going well for me. At the time of surgery, I was probably a month or so away from being bed-bound. I had to use a walker to get around, but no more. I went to the surgeon on Friday and I was able to make it from my car, to the elevator, up the elevator to the 7th floor, to the doctor's office without stopping once. The time before I went, I had to bring a folding chair so that I could stop, sit and catch my breath. It's things like that, that keep me motivated. I am doing good with my diet although I cannot tolerate beef very well. I'm getting my routine down, but still tend to put to much on my plate, then my pouch reminds me that I can't do that. I have not ventured outside of my doctor's plan. I only eat up to 5 grams of sugar per serving. I cannot tolerate bread either, but consider that a good thing. I eat chicken, fish and salads. Adding the fish to my diet is something new. I was a non-fish eater prior to my surgery. I also struggle to meet my fluid requirements, but it is getting better. Physically when I see myself in the mirror, I don't see the weight loss so much until I see a picture of myself. I actually was scanning through my camera for my 3/10 picture and I passed my picture up because I didn't recognize that was me! I also am struggling with buying clothes, I tend to go back to my familiar, comfortable style of clothing, baggy, long and dark. I still want to hide. I still have alot to lose since I started at such a high number, but I'm very happy and don't have any regrets about having my surgery. I'm glad to hear everyone is doing so well.