Hi Everyone!! Just thought i would share with you my happiness for today!! I woke up this morning and did my weigh in and i have lost 77 lbs and as of today weigh as much as my husband!! you have to understand that my hubby has always been much smaller than me. when we started dating he was a 31 waist. over the years of marriage and good home cooking he got up to a 35-36 waist but never any bigger. anyhoo, this morning we weigh the same!!! I am so happy !! Thanks for listening!! Stacy

Hey Girls! My surgery was Nov 24. 03 I have lost a total of 47 lb. from surgery day. And a total of 30 inches. I started this journey at 287.the total lost weight counting the diet before surgery is 65 lb.. I am just getting in to a size 20/18 My tops a 2x. However My diabetes gone. My sleep apnea gone. My High Blood Pressure gone. My high cholesterol gone. those nasty skin tags I had all over my neck they have disappeared. The pain in my knees and feet gone. I feel like a million bucks. I am behind in my weigh loss. I do not go for walks. I do a lot of errands all day. I do get about 60 oz of water. and two protein shakes daily. My diet still consists of lean meat and green leafy vegetables. they are getting real boring. I have always been challenged in the kitchen department. Deborah

Tiffany, Well let me see... Favorite food is chicken and favorite drink is crystal light peach tea. So far I walk on my treadmill and ride my stationary bike whenever possible. I have developed an ulcer, so sometimes it's too painful to exercise. I have been getting in all my liquids and protein. I have lost a total of 44 pounds, but have gone from a size 24 to a size 14. I am no longer selfconcious about eating in front of people and have more self confidence in everything I do. You sound like you are doing wonderful. Keep it up!!!! Dawn

Hi everyone, Wow, it's nice to see how everyone is doing who had surgery around the same time. I was always wondering where I fit in...was I being slow in losing, or just right. I have learned by reading all of you wonderful people who post, that I fit right in, and don't have to worry. I had my surgery the 18th of November, with a loss of 62 pounds thus far. I have trouble at times getting in all of my protein and water, but all in all I think I am doing pretty good. And you're right, everyone else notices that you've lost weight, but when I look in the mirror, I still see myself the way I 'always' am, and get disgusted, and wonder when will I like what I see? Then I remember that I have to love what I see first, then I will like it...if that makes any sense. My hair is ok for now, although I do notice a few more hairs in the comb, this is one time in my life I appreciate the thickness, and curliness. Why do we never like what we have? I try to walk 1 to 2 miles per day, and I have noticed that I don't get winded, or tired as easily as I once did. Do you notice that as well? I also get colder easier...I live in Florida, and still taking a sweater with me everywhere I go. Well, I'll quit blabbing, just wanted to say "hey" to you November Babies. And see how everyone else is doing. Glad to see we are all on the same journey, just in an individual way. Cindy

Me too!