Hi All! My name is Arecia and I"m new to this website I registered back in November when I had my surgery but computer died soon after, just recently replaced it so I'm back in business. As soon as I figure out how to post my pictures I will. 1. How much weight have you lost from your highest weight?? (# of lbs) -122 lbs highest weight 358 2. Have you revised your goal weight at this period in time??? yes, originally i was to be inder 200 lbs, now its 160-165 (drs goal 146). I've never been that small, in high school I weighed 155. 3. Do you have a goal for your anniversary date??? (it doesn't have to be # of lbs... could be activity? trip? divorce??? (just kidding)... new job?) I want to be under 200 lbs. 4. How many more Lbs do you need to lose in order to reach goal? 76 lbs to go! Total Loss For November Babies= 1655 LBS!

Erica Congratulations. that is soooooooo awesome. Kids are such a joy!! Good Luck Tina

I had stopped losing also, I have finally started again and within 10 pounds of the weight goal the Dr. set for me. Here is a great resource from someone *****ally understands (the author has been throught this, as you can gues from the title). It is www.livingafterWLS.com. Some very good, well written articles and good advice to get you back on track.

I started out at 409lbs. I am now 240lbs. Been here since mid August. I am in the process of journalling on myfooddiary.com. It also has an exercise journal (i hate to exercise - my biggest downfall) but what i also noticed is that I was between 60-90g of carbs a day. My doctor recommends being under 50g. I didnt even realize, it was all those hidden carbs. I am now being very careful. I have upped my protein and exercise. So we shall see. I have been losing inches since 2 weeks ago tho, I think due to my increased exercise. I have only added more walking time (I don't do it by miles) and started parking further away from stores and work. I think its working. Just as others have said, my doctor said you can continue to lose for 18+ months but it is up to us to track our intake and keep up with our exercise. Lise 409/240/180 11/29/04

Is it common for your stomach to be one shape and then the next week look completely different. It seems as if my bottom pouch is getting all of the weight and I am starting to get love handles that I never had before. I like to call it my stomach settling into different shapes? Has this happened to anyone else or just me? Is there anything else I can do about it. I have started to do crunches and what not. Toya