Roll Call

Where did you start and what are you at now. I am almost 5'7" started at 271 have lost unofficially 67 pounds puting me at 204. Weight loss has definitely slowed down.

Hi Teresa Who did your surgery? I see you had yours 4 days before me!! I had Dr. Lirio and was at Ellis Hosp. I also am almost 5'7". My starting weight was 311 I had to loose 30 pds. before surgery. I came home from the hosp. at 271 and am now 199. I think you are about right with weight loss. I have lost a total of 112 pds but not all from the surgery. Are you still watching your carb intake? I notice if I eat a lot of carbs my weight loss slows down. Also make sure your getting in your exercise. I walk alot!! Good Luck, stay positive and take care!! Karry 311/199/165 goal

Hi Karry, I had Dr. Lee at GW Hospital in Washington, DC. I am very happy with my weight loss it has just slowed down from when I first had surgery. I am losing inches when I am not losing pounds and feel great. Teresa

90 lbs down......revision from a 1979 gastric stapling that never really worked. The weight has slowed down I agree. I grind flax seed every day bec. my Dr. said to for constipation. I also take 2 fiber con pilss and 64 ozs of water. I drink liquid Isopure protein drinks and the Fuzzy Navel stuff from Sybtrax. I eat no bread-potatoes or rice. My diabetis is under control...it was not under control before surgery. I feel better daily. I have alot to still loose. Sandy in Tucson 340/250/150

Hi everyone! This is my first post on this board. My surgery was 11/5/04. I started at 275 and I'm now at 193 so that's 82 pounds lost. I'm 5'2 so I'm still looking very chunky and can't wait till I'm under 160 or so. My weight is not coming off as fast as it was too.

Hi, I am 5'4" and on the day of surgery I weighed 311. I now weigh 221. So since surgery I am down 90lbs! I am so excited...10lbs to go and I made one of my goals. I wanted to lose 100lbs by 6months. So I hope I can do that by May 29th. My weight loss has also really slowed down. I am still dropping pant sizes though, but I think since I am constantly working out..maybe I am gaining muscle. Or maybe I am just dreaming I think everyone here is doing amazing!!! Keep up the good work. Michelle 311/221/165ish

I'm 5'2", started at 275 and now weigh 196. I'm down 79 pounds, for the past 10 days!!! I hope this week I can break that platue!! My energy level just isn't there this past week. I am hoping to get through that this week!!! You are all doing awesome!! Great work!!!!

Hey Teresa - my friend of 5 months and birthday buddy, I am 5'5'', started at 243 and as of this weekend have lost (FINALLY) 60lbs making me 183. I was so happy to have made it to 60 - you're right when you say the weight loss has slowed down - for me it's been a slow loss all along. I'm aiming for 130/135 and really hope I make it!! Keep up the great work! Debbie

Hi all... I am 5'1". I started at 231 and I am now at 168. My loss is 63 pounds. I am in size 12-14 now depending on the brand/fit. Lori 231/168/130

Hi All! Sorry I haven't been able to post as much, it has been crazy around here, and I haven't had much computer time. I started out at 5'2 and approximately 240-242 lbs. I had surgery on 11/8/04 and I am now 168lbs. I am 32lbs to goal. I just went shopping this weekend and bought my first pair of size 10s!!!! They are a tiny bit snug, but a few lbs and they will fit perfectly. Weight loss has definitely slowed down, but I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Still on the safe part of phen-phen for my fistula complications and see my surgeon on 4/28 to check how I am doing on the drug and may have my 6 mo early. Hope all is well with everyone. I just updated my pics on my profiel. Roni 240/168/136