I too had my surgery on 10/1 and to date I have lost 50 pounds! I am so excited and I LOVE the new clothes problem!! I have gone from a size 22-24 to a 16-18 and I can actually shop in store like the Gap and Old Navy!! for the first time in my life! 90 pounds is so GREAT! My husband also had the surgery 10/23 and has lost about 75 pounds. He has gone from a 52 waist to a 44 and from a 3XLT to an XLT. He was so excited about that when we went shopping this past weekend! I am so proud of him and all of us who have made the move to the losing side!

Hello again everyone! I am happy to see how well everyone is doing! As for me, I have lost 45 lbs (am not quite 3 mos. out). This seems slow compared to most of you, but I will take it anyway . I exercise about twice a week and am trying to increase that. I feel great, can eat anything, including sugar, and only vomit when I eat too fast. I get in 1 or 2 protein drinks a day, and take my vitamins and omega3 fish oil and calcium faithfully. I don't know if I will need B12 shots, I seem to have enough energy, so maybe not. No hair loss yet, I am hoping it won't happen since I haven't had any problems with eating. I did consult with a behaviorist (I am going to see her once a month) because I am snacking too much and don't have the dumping deterrant that I was counting on to keep me with the program. Despite the relatively slow weight loss, I am happy I took this step and look forward to the future with great optimism.

Hi Everyone, I had Lap RNY on 10/8/03 and have lost 51 lbs since then and an additional 7 lbs since consult on 8/18/03 for a total of 58 lbs lost!! I WILL join Curves tomorrow!! I keep putting it off, either the holidays were too busy (I did get exercise by parking as far from the store door as possible when shopping) or I wasn't feeling well (took iron and Synthroid together and neither was working, then got a head cold). I have only vomited once and that was because I took my iron after eating breakfast. I can eat anything I want, don't seem to want everything I used to like anymore. I am down 4 jean sizes and 4 bra band sizes and 1 cup size. I still wear my baggy sweaters but some are too baggy and are getting retired. It's like Christmas everytime I find a sweater in my closet that was too small and now fits. I actually had to by a new winter coat, old one just hung and my hands didn't stick out anymore. I guess I am a slow loser but sometimes it just seems too easy to be true. I told someone that if I didn't have surgery, I would be very happy at my present weight. Of course I want to go as low as I can go and would love to meet my goal of 140 but anything is good! Carol Beck

Hey Donna, Just read your note, and it seems we've got some traits in common. First of all, I too am a country fan, and second, and most importantly, my surgery date was October 21, 2003. I'm feeling great down about 110 lbs (lost about 50 lbs prior to surgery with all the special pre-diets). Everyday is a new adventure and I'm loving it. I've already moved away from the big-and-tall man shops, buying my clothes at Wal-mart instead. I eat regular meals, smaller portions of course and water, water, water. I don't know anyone personally who has had the surgery; I've been going it alone. I would love to talk and share ideas. Support is so vital toward a successful journey. Drop me a line. My email is [email protected] Thanks, Bill

Hi All! I have lost 72 pounds since surgery and feel awsome. I went from a size 28 to a size 18/20. I can wear XL and even some large tops in regular stores! I can't believe I can go into regular stores again and buy anything! The weight loss was really fast at first but is now slowing down to a more managable pace. I can actually keep jeans for a couple weeks before having to buy the next size down. I keep inspired by how awsome everyone on here is doing. Keep it up people! You're doing awsome!