Hi there everyone, I also am 7 months out, my wls was 12/6/02. My pre-op wt was 399lbs and I have loss 110 lbs. I walk 2 miles each morning rain or shine. and must say I enjoy doing it. I can do things I haven't done in years. I wish I had done this years ago, so I could of enjoyed my kids more as they were growing up. Im really sad about that part of my life, missing out , but that's the past. I can enjoy them now for sure, just like some husbands, don't like change I've heard my kids talk about their concerns also. I guess they think Im going to book up and leave them or something. I laugh about it but they are for real. I guess they think some man will find interest in me and take me away. LOL yeah right!, anyhow I must say I love my wl journey, and I do try to make this a fun thing everyday. I try not to cry the blues about every ache and pain that comes along. I had aches and pains before my wls and I didn't cry about it as much. maybe it was because I had nothing to blame it on. hmmmmmm. Oh well my AMOS friends take care and continue to do well on your journey, you are all big losers.~*~Hugs~*~

Hi, I'm six months plus a few days out. I've lost about 110 lb. I have no regrets of having the surgery. I'd do it again in a heart beat. My only regret is that I did not do it sooner. I feel great. I think my hair loss is finally slowing down. I had an open RNY December 31, 2002

Well the first few weeks after surgery were horrible. I questioned my decision minute by minute. Now 6 months later. I am glad that I had the surgery. I am having quite a bit of hair loss, but that comes with the territory. I am working on the hair loss. I do have new hair coming in, but it seems so slow. I have lost 97 lbs. I was only a tad bit over 100 lbs. overweight. I say I need to lose another 20, my doctor says no only about 11 lbs.

Just adding my two cents worth . I'm also 6 months out (surgery 12/27/03) and have lost 105 pounds. 55 to go! What an amazing thing this surgery is. For the first time in my life, I'm actually LOSING weight. What a concept . Good luck all!!! SuzAnne in Utah

On the 9th I will also be 7months out and have lost 120lbs. I went home to WA to see my friends and family and all they did was cry. I know how you feel and want to tell you congrads. Gloria