Ok I had my surgery on November 2,2005. RNY Proximal. Ok before surgery I weighed 390lbs as of the day of surgery I weighed 304lbs as of today I weigh 208lbs. I am suppose to be between 180-160 because I am 6 ft tall. I am frustrated. My weigh hasnt changed in 5 months now. There hasnt been any body changes either. I am frustrated and at my wits end. I think I have been getting depressed lately also. I moved from CA to MA in November and since I have been here. I havent been able to find any kind of support group. My own nurse practitioner has referred me out to Lahey since she isnt a Bariatric nurse. I need support I also noticed I have been slipping not staying on schedule with the vitamins and protein shakes. I know all of this that I am saying is probably why I am not losing. I just really need some emotional support from those that might understand. This is hard for me to just blabb openly about this but I realized if anyone would understand people here would. I am very happy with my progress dont get me wrong. Its just that as soon as my body reached 30lbs from goal it was like it just hit a road block, so then frustrations set in and lack of motivation also sets in. I am looking for a jump start. Amy

My surgery was 11/28/05, I lost a total of 106, but I've gained a little over 5 lbs so I'm hovering at the 100 lb loss area. I currently weigh 165, I feel great. I'd like to lose maybe another 10 lbs but thats it. Congrats to all and merry christmas. Tony in WA state

Congratulations on the new job and the weight loss. I worked retail for 10 years and now how hard it can be at times. It will definitely keep you busy. Have a great Christmas, Sally

Constipation has been a huge issue for me for a long time but it got worse after the surgery. I now take six stool softeners a day (2 in the a.m., 1 at lunch time and dinner time with my other vitamins/supplements and 2 in the p.m.). I use a poweder stuff called Mirolax twice a week, in my protein shakes. I eat oatmeal every morning and have a Metamucil cinammon fiber wafer a couple of times a week. If I don't get all my liquids in during the day, I still sometimes have issues. I also occasionally have to use a suppository or laxative. Just thought I would chime in with my experience. (I have used Smooth Move Tea a few times too.)

hey there I am 13 months out give or take I am down 79 pounds 34 pounds from goal, 14 pounds from being normal weight clothing size went from 18-20 to 8-10 sometimes 6-7 depending on the designer I dropped a shoe size and ring size was 9.5 now 6.5 No more high blood pressure and knee pain is gone I am so glad I was able to have this done!! Later Heather 237/222/159/125