Down 58 lbs. (From 402 lbs to 344 lbs) since surgery day (Oct. 22)! Although I'm still far from my personal goal of 190 lbs, I'm already feeling soooo much better than I did prior to surgery, and I've got some pretty baggy clothes now. WOOHOO!! I thought the hardest thing for me to give up would be Coca-Cola, but I've not touched one since I've been home from the hospital. No, my biggest problem is not "chew, chew, chew"-ing well enough, thus puking a good bit. Also have trouble staying away from Reduced Fat Wheat Thins and my mother's Christmas party mix. I'll be so happy when the holidays are over, for the food reasons only! And I've already told my hubby and my mother NOT to buy anymore Wheat Thins, 'cause they're too much of a temptation I can't avoid. Got started walking around our block (which is VERY hill-y...talk about pushing yourself and feeling the burn! *l*) about two weeks ago, but between terrible weather (rain and freezing cold) and now an awful head cold, I've not been able to take my walks. I swear, though, that once I'm over this awful cold, I'm getting back to my walks - weather be damned!!! Love and prayers to all! Amy

50 pounds since 10/27. It seems like a lot but I was sicker than a dog for quiet awhile. Now my body is on strike and I haven't lost a single pound in way over a week. No worries though: I'm starting to exercise. Best of luck all you 10/03 wls buddies.

Has anyone else had major constipation problems and what did you do to relieve it? I am on the verge of flaring up hemmrhoids that I had over 3 years ago.

Hi Guys (actually gals mostly ) I did not relize this Oct board was active. I had surgery on Oct 16 which put me currently at 9 1/2 weeks and I am down 61 lbs from 335 to 274 with a goal of 200. I dont dump which sucks if you ask me and I am never hungary nor full (guess I haven't pushed it which is fine), I just eat when I am supposed to and try not to skip meals. I walk 3 miles a day at least 5 days a week and everthing is looking good. Merry Christmas and HNY!!!!

It will be 2 months on the 22nd. It has been a rough road!! I had to have the scope last Thurs and doing a lot better now with eating although I'm sure I'm not getting enough to eat nor drink. I do one protein drink in the mornings (a scoop in a cup of hot choc) but I am never hungry and forget to eat. It might be because before Thurs I would puke and I hate doing that, so therefore would not eat so I wouldn't. I will be getting my blood work in Jan. The doctor will probably kick my flabby butt good. I have lost 50 lbs. Happy Holidays and a Happy and losing New Year!! Marilyn Lap RNY 362/312/less than 200 (loss 35 lbs pre surgery--total -85)