Well here we are at 9 months out. I have lost a total of 146 pounds (340 starting to 194 today). I feel great and except for a little iron deficiency and how blood pressure, I have had no complications whatsoever. Life is good and I have gotten my life back!!! I love this stuff!

I have to date lost 114 pounds, I am very happy for that okay but theres a (BUT) I feel like such a fat person still I went from 348 to 234 I need to lose around 45 more pounds. I have been stuck now for several months losing maybe 3 pounds a month (if Im lucky) I am in need of advice. HELP. I went from a size 3-32 pants to a size 18-20 so whats wrong with me? Why am I feeling this way? Thanks for anyone who might be able to lend a shoulder.

Doing great and down 127 pounds. Thank God for this surgery. It saved my life in so many ways.

Hi all, I had my surgery October 1, 2002. I have lost 75# putting me at 179 and still have 35ish# to lose. I've been at this weight for about 6 weeks now and am getting nervous that this is all there is. I've increased my water, and gone back to protein supplements which causes me to lose a pound or two to have it revisit sometimes even within a week. My exercise has been sporadic. I've been much more active, swimming and playing water volleyball a lot, as well as taking my puppy for walks. But, my official "get on the treadmill" time has been few and far between. Does anyone have any words of wisdom for me? Anyone know anyone that has stopped losing this early? Also, I'd like to have a tummy tuck done to get this stomach off of me, but I'm getting mixed information on when I should have this done. Some are saying to go ahead and have it done. Others are saying to wait until I'm within 15#s of goal weight. Still others are saying that I should wait until 18 mos after surgery. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Any responses would be appreciated.

Congradulations Allison!!!! I myself have lost 119 and have 20 more to go. So many big changes life is good, huh! Keep up the good work!