11/20/2003 2 months out

Hi Candy, my weight loss is going pretty well, i have lost 74 lbs. and am now a size 18-20 or xl. i was 262.5 and now weigh188.5. i started up at curves last week and am very happy with that. it is only 30 minutes or so and is alot of fun. i go with my mom, mom-in-law, and aunt so we all get laughing and stuff. do you find time to snack?? i see alot of other people do and i never seem to find the time to fit it in. i guess it's not a bad thing but i just never seem to find a block of time to get it in around everything else!! Stacy

I had my surgery on 11/4, (11 1/2 weeks ago) and I am down 54 lbs. I know there are other who are kicking my butt in weight loss, but I am still loosing, I am not starving to death, and I can with in reason eat what ever I want. (I don't do sugars or anything). I am hoping with my loss being slower then others, that my skin will keep up with me. There are a bunch of us in the same spot...don't give up. It's possible that each surgeon has done things a little different too. Maybe my pouch is bigger. I think my biggest problem is that I am not exercising yet. This move has killed me. My life is slowly falling backinto place. I know I can eat more then I could when I first went to solids..but still...it's nothing in the scheme of things. So, the moral of the story..don't give up. I started pretty slow, and last month I dropped a bunch of weight and now things are slow again. So, I figure that's how it may be..slow for a couple weeks..then a bigger loss...who knows. Hang in there!! Worry about you..how you feel, measure yourself (I have lost tons of inches...it's amazing). And don't be so hard on yourself. Please know that we are in this together..and hopefully we can support each other! Eileen

Hi! I am still learning how to navigate this web site and I just discovered this reunion page!! I had my surgery on 11/17/03 and I am down 45 lbs. I have to admit that I am still working on getting in my exercise, but as far as my food goes, I think I'm doing pretty well. I agree that we all lose at different rates. I'm sure the exercise is a big key! Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!!

I had a lap band done on 11/24/03 and am down 44 pounds so far! I am very pleased with that and am wearing a pair of size 18 Levi's today that have been in my closet for about 7 years that have looked so small to me that I thought, "I'll never get my big, old butt into those!" But, today I did!! What is the deal with the hips hurting? Mine hurt at night when I lay on my side. Is it a vitamin deficiency or something? Tisha 252/208/160

Tisha, great weight loss, keep up the good work! When someone finally comes up with a answer of why the hips are hurting, please let a sister know! Shariyun 287/233/155 p.s I did go to the mall today to buy a pair of jeans that were to small so I would have something to look forward to, to fit in, and I got a pair of regular size 16 Tommy jeans, amazingly enough I will be able to fit them next week, two weeks tops b/c the Tommy skirt that I bought as well is only one size up and it fits. Can we say Woohoo!!

Hi, My name is Darlene and I had my surgery on 11/10/03 and I am down 41 and a half pounds today. I am loosing slow also but have changed the way I have been eating by being more strict with weighing and measuring my food and it has seemed to help. I get on the treadmill and walk about two or three times a week if that. I make sure I get 64oz of water or more in a day and my hair is doing ok, just a little thinning, but it was thin to begin with. I am happy for everyones success and hope we all continue to loose and be happy and healthy. Darlene 309/267/135ish

Hi There! I had open ryn surgery on 11-17-03 and I am still having a hard time adjusting to the tolerance of foods. I can't eat to many foods anymore. I'm limited to soups and freshveggies and friuts. It frustrating at times for me cause I get sick so easy. I worry about the limitation of my food choices, but I must be doing something right because I am down 46 pounds. I just disposed of all my 18s and went shopping for some 16s. So that brought up my spirits alittle. I, too started working out. I go to curves, but again I am really having a hard time with my energy leevels which I think have alot to do with my food intake. My hair isn't falling out yet but I'm sure it won't be long now. It's great to hear everyone is doing good. Hang in there and God Bless!!