Ramon, You look great! Congrats on your weightloss and marriage. Beautiful pictures Dru 254/150/145

It sounds like we're all fairly close in numbers. I started out at 260 (my highest), 240 on the day of surgery, and have passed my goal! I'm so thrilled. I weigh 149 (my goal was 150). I'm afraid if I lose too much more I'll look gaunt. I think the key to my success is that I try to eat 80g of protein per day and I have given up ALL desserts, candy and sweet treats with more than 16g of protein FOREVER. I'm just not an "eat in moderation" type of person and found that I just needed to decide that I'll never eat those trigger foods again. I do feel a little sad once in a while when I see someone eating a piece of pecan pie or a cinnamon roll - but not sad enough to go back to indulging and risk gaining weight. I eat fruit, Blue Bunny 85 calorie Yogurt, Heart Smart Breyer's ice cream and Balance Protein bars when I need something sweet. I keep a large can of Honey Roasted peanuts in the cabinet and use them when I need something crunchy. I don't eat any rice, white flour, chips or breads. I do eat potatoes with butter & sour cream and popcorn with Brummel & Brown margarine. I am always satisfied - and really feel like I eat a very healthy diet. I exercise every other day (2 miles of walking and work out with free weights). I have never plateaued, only dumped twice at the very beginning from drinking a protein shake too fast and never had a week where I gained. When I go out for dinner, no one would ever know that I had weight loss surgery. I can eat pretty much whatever foods I want - but usually eat half the meal and take the other half home for lunch the next day. This has been such a pleasant journey and I cannot believe how wonderful I feel. I will always be grateful for this fantastic gift I have been given!!! I'm sure you all feel the same! Mary B. 260/240/150/149

Hi Carrie, My surgery was November 29th and I have lost 110 pounds so far. I started at 180 and am at 169 now. My goal weight is 150# so that leaves me with 19 to go. Will I reach it? I don't know. I lose around 7 pounds a month now. I am much healthier and happier and feel good about my loss. Goal would be nice. I eat about the same amount my 5 yr old eats on a hungry day. I can eat between 4-8oz in a meal depending on how dense it is. I don't have problems with anything, but neither do I test the waters to see what I can get away with. I haven't touched any white sugars and I have eaten very few white starches. While the weight is coming off slower, the inches are still coming off. I do find eating off of a small plate vs a dinner plate keeps my portions in check. Congratulations on the weight you have already lost. I am sure you will still lose some if you stick to the rules. Hugs, Jaimee 320(highest) 280(Surgery day) 169(current weight) 150(goal)

I don't have any before pictures....but there are new pictures from my wedding in May posted. I think I've lost about 30lbs since then. My goal is to get down to 300 by November. Right now I weigh 362. Good luck to everyone with their weight loss goals!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Carrie, Congrats on your weight loss thus far!! I think 80 pds. is a good amount just keep at it and it will come off. Sometimes your body plateaus...It's VERY discouraging!! When that happens try switching something in your everyday routine. More water intake, a different exercise, lower carbs....See what that does, it may do the trick! I started out at a whopping 311 pounds. I have lost a total of 139 pounds. I went from a size 24/26 to a 10/12. I have about 15 pounds to go to reach my goal of 155. Its coming off a lot slower now but am grateful to only be 15 pounds from a healthy weight. I never in my life have been even close to a healthy weight! Be happy with your accomplishments so far, you deserve it. Try picking up something that weighs 80 pounds.....It's a lot! Good luck with your pregnancy! Take care, Karry 311/172/155 goal