Hi there, I have lost 61% of my excess weight. However, I was really sick for a while and that increased my weight lose over the first 6 months (Sunday is my 6 month anniversary). Not a fun ride! And now my weight loss has stalled. WAH! My doctor's office already told me I was a "success" by their standards, but I want to lose about another 50 pounds. I still feel huge. 358/238/??? Thanks! Tish

I know we all started out from different places and some of us have a farther than others so I thought it would be interesting to focus on the % of excess weight we have lost. If you don't know how to do this you can find the BMI calculator and from there the weight planner on the main page and it will do some of this for you. Take the weight you have lost total to date - divide it by the total excess weight you had at the beginning (highest weight) and multiply by 100 = % of excess weight lost. (Interestingly enough the average bariatric patient tends to lose 60 - 70% of excess weight and this is considered a successful outcome .... so the goal of 100% of excess weight may not be realistic for all of us) How close are you to being labelled a weight loss success??..... or how close are you to 70%??? From my highest weight in September at surgeons consult I have lost 48% of my excess weight...... almost half...... bearing down on that 70% mark. B

I had a wonderful time. Did you know those "lap" bars are actually supposed to touch your lap? Well this time they did, not that I had a lap before! We did a couple days at Universal Studios/Islands of adventure and I fit in all the coasters!! I had so much fun. The folks at all the restaraunts were wondeful once I explained the bypass. I was able to order from kids menu most of the time, no problem. The exception was of course buffets and the California Grille. I opted to order a full meal just for the taste of a truly gourmet meal. Here again the chef was wonderful, he actually talked to me to make sure what I could or could not eat. This was one of the best vacations I have had ever!

AIN'T IT GRAND!!! I just got back from Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure in Florida and I nearly cried when I fit in the seats. I started out at 347 and am now 223. I still had to test the seat outside and when I fit I was SOO happy. My family even braved the front seat line so I could experience that too. I honestly could not perceive myself as small enough to fit in the seat.

Today is my 6 month anniversary from having WLS......I did not make the century mark like hoped......that was my goal, but I came close. Will make the century mark next week or so. I will post a new pic soon...SAndy in Tucson