Hey family, I'm down 51 lbs, I had a hard struggle, but I'm here. I've had at least 5 scopes done between Jan & Feb. I've been hospitalized with dehydration, because I couldn't keep any food down, including liquids!! I was at my wits end. But I can finally say, that I feel better now. Nov 28* Surgery date!!! Dec 7/321 Dec 29/302 Jan 12/299 Jan 25/288 Feb 1/ 280 Feb 16/270 Everyone take care!! Hang in there!!! Marcetta

I too get dizzy, but mostly when i stand up to fast.I had my 3 month just monday and am down 62 pounds!! and down 5 pant sizes. rich w

I had originally been scheduled for November 7th but had to move it to the 8th. Anyway, I'm feeling great. I'm swimming 2 - 3 miles a week and doing some weight training. I'm eating just about everything. The only things I'm not eating are sweets and soda pop. I've lost 60 lbs. since initial consult with surgeon or 56 lbs. since surgery. Didi

Hey my fellow November people...here's a link that you may find useful http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/information/post+op+planner.php It calculates the weight loss post-op and puts it in chart format. Considering that the average RNY post-op loses 70% of excess weight that is how I calculated my weight loss chart BUT you can change the figues and make it your own. DISCLAIMER...this is just a chart don't get caught up into "not losing as much as I should have". Remember that your WL journey is YOURS. I know for myself that I'm not quite where I should be on the chart BUT it gives me something to aim for and work towards. Regardless, my labs look great, I feel healthy, and I'm eating healthy. So, I am comforatble with me How about all of you??? Tanya Lap RNY 11/17/05 327/270/???

First I want to say how much this website and particularly this message board have helped me through my WLS journey. Thanks so much to everyone!!!! For the past week or 10 days, I get dizzy only when I lay down. For a couple of sickening minutes, my head swims and spins right after I lay down. Doesn't seem to matter what time of day or if my eyes are open or not. Then the dizziness stops and everything is fine. I haven't noticed any dizziness any other time of day, or type of movement. Not even when doing my exercises or walking. Any thoughts on why this might be happening? I'm going to my surgeon for my three month checkup tomorrow and I hope I'll remember to ask him, but I wanted to ask you all. Thanks again for all the help in the past and keep up the good work. Kimberly