well i cant figure out where the time went but i am down 123 lbs with the vbg .

Yes! I have been at the same weight for a month now, and for the past few months I've only lost on average 4-5 pounds a month. I wanted so bad to a member of the century club, but I've been at a 97 pound loss for weeks now I have started to walk more, and I am trying to limit what I eat again. Next week whe I have the money I'm going to buy some protein shakes and just do those for a week and see if it boosts my weight loss. You are not alone!

Hello November Brothers and Sisters: This is my first time posting here. I hope everyone is doing ok. I had my Lap RNY on Nov. 18, 2002. I have lost 90 lbs so far. I can't believe that I'm almost at the century mark. I felt great up until about 4 months ago. I got a hernia on one of my incisions and had to have surgery to have it repaired on June 12th. For some reason, I've had a harder time with this surgery than with the Lap RNY. I am in constant pain especially when I have to get up from sitting down or laying down. It feels like something is ripping inside of me. Has anyone else had this experience? My doctor told me that this happens and should go away, but I don't know if I can take this constant pain. I would appreciate hearing from you. Take care and God Bless. Maria

Lori, WOW! Congrats on reaching the century club! I hope to get there myself one of these days! Keep up the good work! God Bless, Gerry

Hi Carol, Just a couple of thoughts for you. Have you had your lab work done recently? I was bone tired all the time and found out that I was pretty anemic. I am now taking iron three times a day and feeling much better. I was also freezing to death. Another quick indicator is to pull down your bottom eyelid. If it's pale white, chances are you may be anemic. This could be a serious health issue, so please get checked out. Now that I am feeling better, I am much more motivated to exercise and move around in general. I have probably lost about the same amount of weight as you. I've lost 78 pounds and 68 inches. I feel like I'm a very slow loser, but even so the weight loss overall results are astounding. Don't let yourself get too discouraged, and be sure to follow up on your lab work! Good luck and God Bless, Gerry