Between the exercise challenge on this board and the protein train on BAF, this is going to be a long week. You better believe I've been eating a little bit of everything this whole weekend. LOL Tomorrow is truly a new beginning. Shanell

Hi LC, I was in the upper 200's myself, but wanted to chime in on a few family/friends that had surgery. My aunt was well over 350+.. she won't tell anyone what her actual start weight was, nor does she give a current weight. I'd say she's in the 220's. She is 6 ft tall and looks great. She is 2 1/2 years post-op. My best friend was 345.. she lost 135, then gained about 20 pounds back. She is 5'3". She is stable now and thankful for the loss she has had, 19 months post-op. My mother-in-law also started mid 300's... she is now at 199 and is about 5'7". She goes months without any loss, then a few pounds.. then months again. She is also 20 months post-op. I think that how you look and feel is the most important factors in WLS success long term. Also, sizes vary greatly when weight doesn't.. and your height and body build play a big roll in how you look. Some peole are quite satisfied at 200, others want 130.... I am a big boned girl and 5'9". I am at 184 and would like to lose a little more, but am very happy with what I have already lost.. size 22-24 bottoms and 2X tops to 12-14 bottoms and XL tops.... (just can't see myself in a Large.. too tight in my mind...) I can't imagine me at 160.. where the charts recommend I go.. I'd look horrid!! For me, losing that muchmore would make me look haggard and older than my 41... and Lord knows I don't need THAT!!!! lol. Hope this helps you. Jacki K from PA 283/184/170ish

let me hurry up and eat the last piece of pizza before tommorw! I really need to step it up. If somebody had of seen what I have been eating I would be in trouble, Anyway, tommorw will be a new beginning. Reneka

Wow, congrats on your progress. You are working your tool. Shanell

I had surgery on 11/18/05 and I'm losing about 3-5lbs a month. I'm not sure if that's good bad or whatever...I've learned not to let the numbers get to me. I eat well and workout in some way 6 times a week. I see and feel my body changing alot still....even if the numbers aren't moving as fast as they were....and I think that matters more. You have come a long way!!!!! And the fact that you aren't doing anything differently could be why you aren't losing the way you'd like (even thoughI think it's great ). You body get's use to routine and adapts. Change things up! Exercise different or try eating different foods Listen to your body, not the scale ;) Keep up the great work! You have lots to be proud of!!!!! Aim 240/154/135