Barbara, I too have noticed "things" are shifting on my body, kind of interesting to watch. I was getting in the shower the other day and reached for the soap on a upper shelf I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and could actually make out the outline of a few ribs! I have not seen that in years! Janice, I am also enjoying the compliments from others and recently at my daughters soccer game ran into some women I had not seen in a year so they were real surprised and complimentary of my new size.

Hi Shawnde, I am at 98 pounds lost and have about the same 60 pounds left. Isn't this a great ride? I'm so happy I had this surgery. I've had NO complications, I'm healthier than I've been in years, and I feel like a new woman, inside and out. Congratulations to you. Best Wishes, Carmella

Hey my fellow Oct friends. As of today I have lost 100 lbs. I am so excited. I only have 60 more to reach goal. How is everyone else doing?

Hi! Well, I'm in the century club but not all because of the surgery. Surgery date Oct 14, 04, lost 80lbs. Weight 310lbs when journey began, wt day of surgery 276, current weight 203, from size 26/28 to an 18. When you read profiles, maybe some people count their total weight loss, I know I do. I lost over 25lbs before surgery, got down to 276lbs day of surgery and still losing. If you start worry about how much weight you have not loss you will drive yourself nuts! Maintain your diet instructions from your nutritionist, make sure you get all your vitamins and protein in first. Be sure you're doing some kind of exercise, i.e., walking is a good one. The weight will come off and you will hit plateaus sometimes, I know I do, I just don't worry about it. Grateful for the weight I have lost. Make sure you drink plenty of water. Do not drink sodas or carbonated drinks they will stretch your pouch. Hang in there! You're one of us. Remember everybody is different, we all gained weight differently and we all lose it differently. Also, if you're exercising, you gaining muscle and muscle shows on the scale, look at inches, your clothing changes, not your weight. Don't compare yourself with anyone but you. We're proud of you - Look what you have accomplished. This is not an easy way out to lose weight, its hard to meet and do all the daily requirements such as nutrition and exercise. I know. Change the way you think, look at your weight loss in a different light and you will agree!

Good Job! I'll be there with you soon, only 6 lbs to go. Robb 337/243/195