OCTOBER ROLL CALL

Surgery Date 10/21/04 Pre Op weight 377 Current weight 257 total weight loss 120 I hit my first real plateau although it only lasted for two weeks. I lost inches during this time and two pant sizes although the scales said that my weight was the same. Good to see that everyone is doing so well

Hey guys! Go****s been awhile since I've been to the boards... Surgery: Oct 1st, just had my sixth month checkup Weight then: 401 Now: 308 Loss: -93lbs! and 72+ inches Inch-wise, I am actually smaller than I was when I met my husband almost five years ago, although weight-wise I am still fifteen pounds heavier. I am staring down the Century Club and determined to make it before my 29th birthday April 22nd. One thing that I think has helped me the most during my journey is patience. I have my weeks when I think I should have lost more, or become frustrated by craving something and not being able to fulfill that craving. However, these times pass quickly and I just take it all in stride. I have fallen into a weightloss pattern of losing weight one week, pmsing and gaining back some weight the second week, losing the second week gain during the third week, and then finally losing again the fourth wee****il I unraveled this pattern, it was highly frustrating to see a gain and then stall for two weeks every month. Now I average about ten pounds a month, which is perfectly ok with me. The hardest part has been the body adjustments. Every week I seem to be aching somewhere, my back my legs, whathaveyou and for about a month I had headaches every day that would not go away. But all in all, no complaints and I'm just enjoying the ride... Rach

Down 2 more pounds since I posted a few days ago. -93 lbs. AND, I MOWED the LAWN!!! Haven't been able to do that for several years. AND - didn't get short on breath or extremely sweaty. YEAH, baby!! 370/277/???

Hello October surgeries:: I had my surgery October 4, 04 and doing good. I have lost 60 lbs. Im also working at the gym and I am their "Poster Customer. I have lost the most inches in 3 weeks. Breast gain 1" (thats not good but its muscle bringing the girls up), lost 4 " waist, lost 3 " hips, lost 1" upper arms,and gain 1" in calfs. I went froma 24/26 to an 18. My hubby and I are going on a cruise at end of month and I dont have anything to wear. But plan on shopping for a few things tomorrow..This has been a great experience (except for the first month). I see my Dr in a few weeks. I have been very pleased with all the results. Well Im wishing you all Happy Weight Loss and lets keep on loosing.. Godd Luck to us all....Robin

Hello October People! Congratulations to each and every one of you. I know the journey has been hard, but we ALL have made a positive change whether you reached 100 pounds or 50 pounds, it doesn't matter - just keep focused on what made you have the surgery in the first place. 10/12/04 and I weighed in at 307 Now I weigh 227 (well, this morning it was 230 - but I am not claiming those 3 pounds (let's just say it was water gain) BUT ANYWAY, I feel great and my self confidence is back with a vengence! I have my health back and I am most thankful for that! Be Blessed! And keep up the good work EVERYONE! Never be discouraged when you reach those plateaus, just increase your water and LEAVE THE BREAD ALONE! (I'm preaching to myself) : ) Alicia

Jiiihaaa!!! I will be 6 months out on April 18th and I just slipped into the century club :D Congrats to you all on your loss. In my book any weight loss is good weight loss Thank you for sharing your experience Best from Iceland Kolla 304/204/140

Sixth month anniversary coming on the 26th, *surgery- 326, sz. 26-28 *now-227, sz. 18-20 *goal- 155- im 5'8, the clothing issue is killing me, my hair loss is a neusiance, i dont seem to have the motivation for style any more. Its lucky that i even wear makeup still, i do go tan, i cut my hair shorter to help with the loss, but its agrevating. I am used to longer hair and dressing my best when getting out of the house. Any body else having these?