Hello, my name is Tammy I had surgery November 28th, 2007 my starting weight was 281 pounds and I currently weigh 166 a total loss of 115 pounds. I still want to lose at least another 16-21 pounds to reach my goal. My life has also changed so much, I have so much more confidence and I can't begin to describe how much better I feel. I also can relate about the 12s! I think I was a freshman in high school the last time I wore a size 12! I currently am having some back problems but hopefully they will get resolved soon, I can't imagine how much worse it would be if I was still carrying around that extra 115 pounds!!?? But aside from that life is so much better than I could have imagined just 9 months ago!!

I had my 9 month follow-up appt with my nurse clinician today, and all is great. I started back into the wls process at 286, weighed 268 on November 20, when I went into surgery. Today, I weighed in at 169! My goal is 150, so I entirely believe I can lose 19lbs by my surgiversary, though the rate of loss has slowed down. I'm wearing size large, and size 10/12 clothing. It has been a great journey! I feel so good, have had a few moments along the way, but everything has been completely worth it! I'm eating around 1,000 calories a day, 3 meals plus a snack. At my meals, i am eating about 3/4 of a cup of food, sometimes more and sometimes less, depending on the food. The feeling of hunger has returned. Some days I don't really feel it, I guess that's when I am totally on track. Other days it about eats me alive. I've also regained my ability to burp, so the farting prob isn't much of a prob anymore. Thank God for that one! I hate the sagging skin, and the unhappy breasts, but I keep reminding myself that there is a lot of shrinking time ahead of me yet. I'm not sure if I would want plastic surgery. Wait and see I guess. I'm going home for a visit next month, where people know I had the surgery, but haven't seen me since my highest weight. I can't wait! I have this odd desire to buy a great dress and get completely dolled up for my arrival. show off the new curves that are replaces the old lumps and bumps! Hope everybody else is well. Would love to hear your stories!

Hi I am Christine. I had my surgery on Nov. 20 and started at 227 at my first visit. The week before surgery I was 213. Today I am 135-137 pounds. My goal was 144(given to me by the doctor). I am in a size 8/10 pants and small/medium shirts. I know how you feel about the 12s. I was in that size when I graduated from hs 16 years ago. I am actually smaller now than I was then. I am off all meds too except my vitamins. I am so glad I chose to have the surgery, I couldnt have done it without surgery. My energy level is great. I walk every morning and evening. Glad to hear you are doing so well. Christine

Hello All I'm cathy and had surgury Nov 7th and I have been doing fine except a hernia that has shown up but it is repairable.. thank goodness I'm now at 168 from my start wgt of 285.. size 12 pants Unreal huh I haven't been in 12s since forever.. My life is so much changed to not being tired all the time to no meds daily anymore.. except vitamins ..I have a little ways to get to goal but I can't tell you how blessed I feel .. let me hear from some of you Nov 07's thanks Cathy

For the past month or so I have had serious nausea, to the point where Im waking myself up in the middle of the night gagging. I called my dr and he put me on Carafate for stomach and intestine ulcers. I however still do not feel any better. If I eat I get nauseas and if I drink colder liquids I get severe stomach cramps. It is so awful. I dont know what it is, hoping someone else has had this and gotten over it. Any help is greatly appreciated.