Hello! I had Lap RNY on 11/4/02. I'm down 80 pounds as of this morning. I have 68 to my personal goal and 48 to hit the top of my doctor's goal range. I have also been a slow loser, but at least I am losing! What have you noticed that has become easier to do? Friday I actually sprinted up a flight of stairs at work and wasn't winded at the top. Six months ago I avoided the stairs completely!

You all sound like you are doing so well! Congrats to each and every one of you. For exercising, I have been doing the walk away the pounds videos. I like them and don't find them too difficult, considering I have another 100 lbs to lose. I find I lose a lot faster if I exercise. Since I tend to be a slow loser, that is a great motivation at this point. So, how are all you doing with clothes? I hate to say, but I love spending money on clothes! I am still wearing plus sizes but can't wait until I don't have to anymore. I also rewarded myself for losing the first 100 lbs. Bought some CZ "diamond" earring studs. Maybe some day, I will be able to afford the real thing. What do you all do to "reward" yourselves when you reach a goal? I am thinking of doing something different for each additional ten pounds that I lose (motivation again)--e.g., buy an album I wanted, get a massage, pedicure, etc. However, money is tight so I don't want to go overboard...

I had open RNY with Dr. Magnuson on November 15th - my new birthday. I've lost about 82 pounds, 92 if you count the weight I was at the month before my surgery. I could probably do better if I exercised regularly but can't seem to get movitated. I feel and look much better. I'd love to network with more MD folks.

Just found out this board existed! How are all my brothers and sisters who had a surgery date November 2002 doing? I am doing well. I am down 110 lbs and have about another 90-100 to go. Just taking it 10 lbs at a time. Let's get this board going! I know I can always use the wonderful support I find on this web site. The infamous "they" say the first six months after surgery are the honeymoon period. After that, the weight loss gets harder. Well, I don't know about anyone else, but I have worked my hiney off (literally and figuratively) getting the first 110 to leave! So, if "they" are correct, I am going to need all the support I can get from all of you. Anyone got some good protein shake recipies?