Hi Ann~ I religiously take my vitamins each and every day. I am use to taking pills every morning because of my diabetes so I just continue with this every day! I take many vitamins to just try and keep ahead of the hair loss, etc---I take Vit C & E, Zinc, Flax Oil (both for potential hair loss) calcium citrate, 2 Flinstone vitamins, B12, Lysine (prevent cold sores), 1 aspirin & my 1/2 pill a day for diabetes. So, needless to say, that takes me a while to get them all down in the morning but it is also a great way to get some of the 64oz of water in as well. Looks like you and I had surgery the same day! I've been struggling with the weight loss. I hit many plateaus along the way so it can get me down and depressed but then things pick up again & life is good...go figure. I sometimes struggle to get in all my protein so I'm really trying to concentrate on getting that in each day. I joined Curves 3 weeks ago and already can tell great results in the inches going away ALL OVER! Well, happy anniversary on Friday & I will keep watching for you on the website! All the Best! Wendy 10/6/03 Open RNY

Hi everyone! I am down 46 pounds and very happy with the loss. I actually am under 200 which I am estatic about and closing on 190. I joined curves this week and hope to finally get in a good exercise program. I have only been able to walk up to this point. My boss informed me the other day that I was shrinking... mainly because I have to keep taking up my pants length.. I have worn a couple of pants that actually dragged on the floor-- even with heels on. The other thing I have noticed is I have lost weight in my feet and am now walking out of my shoes....a strange place to lose weight. I also had to get ring guards for my rings because they are slipping off..... Its been a great month! No hair loss to date and I am still taking the biotin and making sure I get my protein in. Congragulations to everyone on thier progress!

As of this morning I'm down 77 pounds (349/272/180) and things are amazing. I started at size 26/28 and just bought my first pair of size 18's yesterday! They're tight, but i'll give them another couple weeks and they should be fine. My self-confidence is amazing. I got a promotion at work and am looking at transfering out to Oregon for yet another promotion. I have a great new relationship that I am really enjoying with a wonderful man. Things are just really good! I still can't eat very much. 2 oz tops. I can kinda tolerate some beef but mainly I stick to fish, cheese and protein supplements. I find myself getting hungry but that usually goes away after drinking some water or eating a snack/meal. No hair falling out yet (thank god) For exercise do you have access to a pool? Also what about an eliptical machine? that has no jarring and very little impact on your joints so should help you ankle. Good luck!!!!! Amy

For everyone out there that would like to follow the pouch rules, please visit the following web site: www.wlsfriends.com/pouchrules.html The pouch rules truly work. I have been following the plan for about two weeks. Good luck to everyone!

I'm down 58 pounds. I have slacked off on my exercise because I started college classes in the evenings. Somewhere I need to work it in. I feel great and most food agrees with me unless I eat it too fast. I am very happy I had this surgery. Karen