Hello fellow 11-2002 WLS folks

My name is Karen Jones, I had surgery on 11-13-02 I am down 108lbs. I went from a 5x scrubs and a tight 30-32 pants shirt to a xlarge-2x scrubs and I can wear an 18 jeans. YEPPPPPPPIE. I didn't know this board was here or I would have already posted on it. I made a chat group on AOL for 11-2002 people and noone responded. I also did a email list and that also stopped. Oh well. This is just as good. I have sent in a new pic of myself. I hope it is posted soon. Have a GREAT weekend all. Karen

Hello Karen, Sounds like things are going good for you. I also had my surgery in November of last year. In my first 6 months I dropped 115 lbs. and for the past 3 weeks I have been yo-yoing with 3-4 lbs. I am getting really discouraged right now because I was hoping to lose more and I feel like I won't now. I tipped the scales at 400 lbs. going into surgery also wearing 5x scrubs to work (I still wear them, they just hang on me now). But I can walk into a NORMAL store and actually find something that fits. That is just wonderful. Hope to hear from you soon, maybe you can send me some tips. Maureen White

Hi, My name is Donna Borst and I had my surgery on 11-8-02 in Moline Illinois (I'm from SE Iowa). It was good to hear from people with the same surgery time frame although I am a little depressed as you all have lost more than I have. I've only lost 90 pounds thus far and it's getting to the point where it's a real struggle. However, I've not been walking like I should and I've never been able to drink the water like we're supposed to. I have found that when I stick with protein I lose a lot faster so I'm making a renewed effort to keep up with that. I am down several sizes though and am even wearing shorts this summer! I haven't bought many new clothes cause I know I'll really need new ones in the fall and just don't want to spend a lot of money on clothes that I'll only be able to wear for a few months. My friends keep telling me I need to get out of my baggy clothes but they'll just have to wait! I just wanted to touch base and say hi! Donna

My surgery was 11/25/02 and I have lost 93 lbs as of last week. I have gone from a size 22/24 to 12 and FINALLY am under 200 lbs!!! (which was my first goal!!) Now I am chasing the 100 lb weight loss mark!! I feel wonderful. Joined Curves in March and have lost 27.5 inches since then!! Unbelievable!! Linda

Congrads Karen. I had my surgery on 11-06-03. Down 99lbs. 6lbs from goal. This is the best thing I could have done for myself. Started in a size 20-22 now in a 8-10. have a great day!

i am currently at a weight loss "step". not dropping any weight nor any inches, that i can see but im still doing what im doing. i don****ch the scale very often but sometimes you can just tell and Karen, good going. nice to get into those smaller sizes, isnt it?

Hi Karen...congrats on your awesome weight loss. My surgery was on Nov 20th and as of today I have lost 90#. I started at 262# and I am 5'4. I am so glad I have had wls.. It sure has made my life brand new. I started out in size 26 jeans and now can wear 14. What a change. Continue your impressive loss and enjoy your new you. Thora