Kathy you have done a great job. You are so close to your goal. I am also just 6 mths out and I have lost 78 pounds. However I was a light weight when I started. Starting weight was 247 now I am at 169. Grrrr I have been here for a while now. But I am happy at the results I have received from this tool. My god bless all of you on your journey. Hugs Teri

That is fine, it is still a vow and one I need to take also to de jiunk some things. Adrienne

Hi fellow October surgery peoples! Today is my 6 month mark. I'm down a total of 109lbs, from a size 28 to a 16/18, sometimes some very forgiving 14s! Size Large tops. My quality of life is greatly improved! I have a sensitve pouch and cannot eat meat, bread, fat and sugar, but thanks to following a vegatarian diet with lots of tofu and other meat substitutes I'm making it! For quality of life I went on a cruise last month, went snorkling and walked around on my bathing suit not feeling the least bit self-consious. I can run up stairs, jog, hike and not get tired after 30 seconds. I have received 2 promotions and will be moving cross country from Ma to Oregon for a great job within my current company. I've enjoyed a wonderful relationship with a great guy and am starting to feel good about myself! On the negative side my BP is low (usually 90/60) so I am kind of in a fog most of the time and always have the blacking-out sensation when I stand up too fast without thinking about it. I'm working hard on my self-esteem and self-image. I can't figure out why men flirt with me and people look directly into my face instead of the floor while talking to me. It's wierd! I will eventually post pics on this site. I've been terrible about taking progress photos. I do have some pics of my boyfriend and I on a cruise at http://photos.yahoo.com/mariotta77 if anyone would like to see. Thanks to everyone for all the great support. I love this website!! Amy Lap RNY 10/22/03 349/240/190?180?

Adrienne, it's too late for me to make my vow for today. I will vow to eat only protein tomorrow and the next day. I needed this. I will miss my can of mandarine oranges. I love them and they love me back. We comfort each other. Oh, wait, I'm talking about food. I will seek my comfort from something else. Karen

Kathy, I was 6 months out as of the 14th and am down 95 lbs. I too feel badly that I haven't hit my century mark yet. I have been on a plateau for the past month and am have finally decided to stay off the scale now. It is just too depressing for me. Keep up the good work! It will come off whether we look at the scale or not, right?