Oct. Roll Call

I feel so Good!!!! My physical self is singing spring!!!!!! I have been working in my yard and cleaning out my house!! I am doing things I put aside for years!! I get up in the morning and hop outta bed instead of drag or better yet stay in bed! Starting wt 8/04= 295# Surgery date 10/5/04= 270# Today 6 mo. later!!!!= 183# At a stall, but I guess my bod needs a break! Hey, it's worked hard for me!!!! It's OK if I never lose another pound! I am OK with me now. I just will work harder at getting fit and not worry about the scale!! Janee Cain

Hi all, I'm doing well and have finally gotten my exercise level up to where it should be including the weight training...yay! I've been a good girl for a couple of months with the exercise but I've plateaued and then gained a few pounds (which I'm hoping is muscle by the way). Otherwise, all is well...and I am really enjoying being a size 14! for the first time since high school! (...since 1991!) Starting weight 295 Surgery date 10/7/04 wt:283 6 months (minus a few days) : 206

I feel just GREAT I have more energy than I've had in years....I am soooooooooo happy that I had this surgery!!! Starting weight: 314 Weight today: 223 Total loss: -91lbs LIFE IS GOOD p.s. I haven't hand any dumping so far

Down another 2.4 pounds today since 4/1/05. So, guess the weight loss is picking up again. I increased water intake and exercise. Walked today at lunch and was able to mow part of my yard last night. That is the first time I've been able to mow the lawn for 3-5 years!!! Imagine getting excited about that. EASIER TO MOVE!!! High weight: 370 Surgery weight: 360 Today's weight: 277 Loss: -93 Goal: ??? - under 200 - hopefully 150-160

Hi! Janee! Congrats on your achievements. I too can now clean my house, cut the grass, etc. If I did not have the fibromalygia I would be a new person with lots of energy. But I don't let that stop me; isn't it great to live again, to feel human and when you look at yourself in the mirror you don't recognize that person at all and you feel great. 2 wks ago I tried on a size 16, yes size 16 sexy black lace dress and I could not believe how I looked, I was shocked it has been over 20 years since I looked that good. For once I felt beautiful and sexy, haven't felt that way in a long time. Its been an amazing journey. Starting wt 3/04= 310# Surgery date 10/14/04= 276# Today 6 mo. later!!!!= 191# You will have times when you will hit a plateau, then all of a sudden you'll start loosing again. That's what's happening to me. I feel like you do, even if I dont' loose another pound, I would not care. I love the way I feel and look now. Remember as you exercise, you gain muscle; but, you start loosing inches instead. I keep looking at myself in the mirror and I am still amazed as to where the boobs & booty went to include my shoe size as well. Everyone at work says I'm melting! We're so proud of you keep up the good work. ki

I feel alive again!! Surgery Date: October 25, 2004 Surgery/High Weight: 278 Current Weight: 196 Pounds Lost: 82 Goal: 120 Kristen

Hi all, Doing great here, 5 1/2 months and 82lbs down. Started at 286 and now 204. Excited to be under 200 soon. Last week went shopping and was able to but large and medium size clothes and have not worn those in probably 15 years - YIPPEEE!! It was much more fun shopping. Good luck to everyone. Heather

Raising Hand - Here! I'll be six months out on the 27th, and I've lost 80 pounds. Like you're all saying, the weight loss has slowed, but I'm very happy to be drown from a size 24 to a size 14 (I even have a pair of size 12 slacks I can wear, because they have the all-around elastic waist.) My blood pressure and cholesterol are completely normal now, with no medication. I love that! Now, if I could only have caffeine, I'd have a lot more energy... ;)

I guess we are all going through about the same phase. My surgey 10/29 330 today 4/19 242 goal 170 or less you go girl....i am on a plateau for the last 2 weeks too but like you said the body needs a break.... good job GOOD JOB TO ALL OF US.... IT IS NOT AS EASY AS PEOPLE THINK See ya Tina