Hey there Christine! I just want to say Hello and I'm hearin' ya from the short club. I'm only 4'11. I started a 282 and I've I'm now at 218 I've lost 64 lbs. I feel like its been slow. Oct. 18th was my sugery date. Hang in there!!! Smiles & Hugs, Jen

How exciting!! Congratulations! I am really happy for you. I can't believe how quickly the weight has just poured off of you. You must feel like a whole new person. It sounds like you are making good choices too. Congratulations! Patty

Unfortunately I am only 5'2 so it will be a while before I am just overweight! You are all doing so well! I am slooooow loser so I will get there but it's gonna take a while!

Hi, Got on the scale today. I am down to 173 pounds. I have lost a total of 76 pounds. My BMI has gone from 42.7 to 29.7 and I am only OVERWEIGHT now! I used to be morbidly obese. I am sooo sooo happy! I haven't been this small in over 20 years. I don't remember when I was a "normal" BMI or weight. I don't remember when I could buy clothes at a "normal" store. I am feeling alot healthier now. I can cross my legs comfortably now. I can walk up all 5 flights of stairs at work without wanting to lay down after 2 or 3. I can walk and walk and not feel sore and tired. I sleep easier and I am not so tired. I can eat basically anything I want and I don't have to count calories, fats, carbs or really anything. I just focus of eating protein first and drinking lots of water. I am able to finally get all my vitamins down also. I am still only able to eat small portions and everything taste different now. I don't crave the same things anymore usually. Occationally I crave something sweet but usually just a bite or two will satisfy. Usually I take a bite and realize I really don't enjoy it so much anymore. I crave fruits and salads more often now than anything. Today I was craving Cheerio's! That is what I had for breakfast. I get all my protein from food and don't have to drink any protein shakes anymore (which I HATED ANYHOW!) The big thing that bothers me right now is Hemmerhoids! UGH!!! I get a little constipated from the iron I am getting in my multivitamins (I think!) I am trying to increase my fiber and liquids. I am also taking a stool softener to help. I HOPE I don't have to have surgery for them.

before stats: weight: 260 height: 5'7" BMI: 40.7 (morbidly obese) After stats: weight: 193 height: 5'7" bmi: 30.2 (obese) I am 2 lbs away from being overweight. I am guessing that should take 1 - 2 weeks but it is very exciting. :0)