I've lost (on my best day!) 128 lbs. (309 lbs to 182 lbs) but my weight has fluctuated between 182 and 188 for 6 months! I wear a size L or XL blouse and 14 pants which seems much larger compared to others who have posted. I guess it just depends on the type of clothing, body type and clothing manufacturer. My shoe seize went from 11W to 9 1/2 N which I find most amusing. I also have wrinkly heels. I wonder if I can get a heel lift when I get a body life? As others have said, everything is easier. I love walking up steps - and I choose to take the steps rather than the elevator when there's an option - and not being out of breath! Even though I have more to lose (my goal is 150) my self-confidence is sooo much higher and I'm rarely self-conscious. I generally eat what I'm supposed to, but I'm finding myself getting back into old habits. Exercise has always been a challenge but I'm getting back on track with exercise and food because I'm *terrified* of gaining the weight back and being one of those "failures" we all hear about! Surgery was the best thing I ever did and I'm grateful every day that it was an option for me! My goal is to lose the remaining weight by July 28 (my birthday) and have plastics soon thereafter.

Wow, its been 18 months. seems just like yesterday! 5'9? you are tall. Love it!! and a size 9?? watch out now.. That is awesome! I have lost 118 pounds.. I weigh 136 i am 5'5. I wear all different sizes. I have been super tired latley.. Not so much energy like I had a few months ago. I havent gotten sick this year yet (knock on wood) so maybe I am coming down with something? Who knows.. I started dating this guy named Robert. He is sooo nice to me... Tells me I am HOT all day long.. Love it!! He is actually an old friend of my brothers. He was 18 and I was only 14 but I totally liked him back in the day. He googled my name and found my profile here.. So he created a profile just to email me. How sweet huh? His Mom and sister has had the surgery so totally knows all about it.. Seems almost to perfect.. I still have a hard time eating alot of things.. No red meat unless I take tiny tiny nibbles, and only a few. Alot of things still get stuck but not like they use to.. No mil**** cream not even sugar free.. but I know pretty much what I can and cant have so I usually dont have any issues.. I hope everyone gets a chance to update. i would love to hear where everyone is.. Tabby came on line the today to say hi on yahoo and I only had like 5 min to chat. I felt bad.. I will email her soon. sorry to here about the CFS you might have. Hopefully you will start feeling better soon.. PS next for me.. I am building a case with my Doc in hopes my ins will help pay for it.. Hugs and Luvs!!! Tiff

You're not alone as you already know after reading all of the posts! I've lost 128 lbs, but to reach my goal of 150, I still need to lose 35-40 lbs. depending on the day. I've lost motivation, but I'm working hard to find it again! I'm thrilled with the surgery itself and the outcome, and I'm terrified that I will be one of those failures everyone seems to tell us about when they hear we've had WL surgery. Until recently, I've been pretty good with my diet, but not so diligent about getting enough exercise (although I did walk two miles a day for a few months in my rapid weight loss phase last spring.) Tomorrow, I'm starting a walking program again! I'm definitely interested in working with those of you in the same shoes so that we can encourage each other.

Good morning! Hope everyone is doing well! We are certainly slowing down on our board, aren't we?? I am doing well. I had a checkup with my family MD last week and lost 2.5 pounds, probably from my PS, but he was thrilled to see me and see how well I am doing! Was just wondering, has anyone heard from Melissa? Has Baby Jacob made his appearance yet?? If anyone knows, please let me know! Hugs, Holly

Hi Jenn Thanks for the good wishes! Here I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't come up with the money and the courage for plastic work yet -- and I lost five more pounds! I'm just delighted. I may even hit 150 - a weight that I thought was completely unachievable. (I'm at 154 right now) I hope your body decides to give you a similar "gift" soon.