Toni, Congratualtions on a job well done! Keep up the awesome work. I was three months post- op on the 20th of this month and as of today, I have lost 58 pounds. I'm very excited and people are starting to really notice my weight loss as well. I like your idea about the "low carb diet." I'll have to use that one. I don't have a problem sharing my surgery with those that are close to me, but I don't want to share it with total strangers either. Anyway, take care and God bless!

Hello LOSERS!!! It's just like me to be late for roll call, anyhow, how is everyone? Life is sooo good, is'nt it?? I am three months out and down 60 lbs from my surgery weight and 70.5 lbs from my highest weight. I exercise 3 times a week at curves, walk every morning with weights, and stay at the malls on my free time. My energy level is off the hook!! I am 5'9.5" tall and 244.5 lbs. and loving life. BTW, I am off all my meds except my inhaler. God bless you all

I see lots of people having problems with protein shakes, Try Isopure. The pre maid ones are to strong but the powder mixes well and there are several flavers. I get mine at GNC, hope this may help.

I really like reading the posts because it lets me know I am not alone. Believe it or not, I was on the longest plateau known to man - I did not lose a pound from Thanksgiving to New Years. I was so frustrated and began to think that I could lose more weight doing Atkins or the South Beach diet. Anyway, since New Year's Day, I have started losing and have been losing steadily since. I have lost almost 10 pounds since January 1st and have lost a total of 46 pounds (today is my 3 month anniversary). Also, water was my best friend before the surgery and I find myself forcing myself to drink enough now. Congratulations on your sucess and keep being a loser.

Hi there. I had a LAP RNY on 10/23/03 and today is my 3 month anniversary. I have lost 43 pounds and though it may not be as fast as others, I am proud. My surgeon said that if you start out smaller, your weight loss will be slower that someone who was heavier to begin with. Also, slow and steady weight loss is better for the skin (may keep it from sagging and bagging like a rapid weight loss would). Anyway keep up the good work and answer this question - when is the last time you lost 53 pounds in less that 4 months!!!