It's funny.. those who are complaining have lost much more than me and have had the surgery after!!! I am not taking my vitimins as I should and am grazing abit, and then I wonder why. I try and stay active, but I am not losing like other folks. Most have lost 80 punds and I have only lost 38 in 7 months. I lost more inches, and to make it worse, I have so much sagging skin, that my back is in constant pain and I have to take a lot of painkillers, regardles of therapy. I would say, get on track and be thankful that you have lost what you have, I am not doing anything, but glad that I am wearing a 12 - 14 pant, but my top is still plus size which makes it hard to find fashion trendy clothes, but I am not iin the plus section, so I am so thankful of that.... Guess that we are all thankful for the some things.. but those that are complaining have lost more than me, had I lost 80 pouns, I woul be under goal and happy!!! Be thankful and Good Luck

I had my surgery 10/5/04. To date I have lost only 40 pounds,( I since pre-weight 54 pounds) while others are losing over 100 . I try and eat right and exercise and nothing is going on. I have gone from a 18w to a size 12 pant size, but my top is still plus. Is anyone else experiencing this? I look good, but I am not losing the weight other folks are. I know that it varies, but I am so behind. I cannot afford to lose 100 pouns, as my surgery was more health realted than weight related, can someone give me some answers???? I am getting desperate... also I don't know how to change my profile to reflect that I had the surgery. Please Help!!!

Hi Sheryl, sorry to hear that you weren't feeling well, hopefuly things are better now. I am new to this but I enjoy reading everyones responses to things. I had my surgery 10/11/04 weighing 349 lbs. Today 6/15/05 I weigh 215 lbs. But I hate being sick. I'm feeling better about my surgery now but I just wish I could feel normal. I don't eat very much and I'm getting weaker. Everyone tells me it will get better and I know in my heart it will. BUT, WHEN????// lol

Congrats to you on your weight loss. Just think where you have come from and what you can expect to happen for the new year and the new you! Hang in there, with gods love and blessings.

Hi! Shell, Congrats on your weight loss. I'm 8 mts out and here's my status: Weight before surgery 310 Weight day of surgery 276 Total weight loss as of today 137lbs Weight as of today: 175lbs. From a size 26/28 to 16/14. Congratulations everyone! Hang in there, our journey still continues!