I was just thinking about how far along I am. Although I do not know how much I weigh (I will not buy a scale) I do feel so much healthier. ? I can run up and down my stairs looking for the cordless phone with out getting out of breath ? I can sit like a sexy lady and finally cross my legs. ? I need a belt ? I can finally paint my toes with out almost passing out ? The clothes that I bought last month ( I bought them 2 sizes smaller) fit me loose this week ? Although my hair did fall out big time - I've noticed that it has slowed down ? Family members didn't recognize me - sometimes that a good thing though Now I know this may not big milestone for anyone -it made me so happy that I am finally in control of my weight and not the other way around. Don't get me wrong - have I cheated - yep, eat carbs- yep whole wheat toast every morning with peanut butter - half of it but I eat it, sugar -well I have had a sliver of birthday cake - but splenda is my new very best friend. I don't get in a lot of water but lots of diet Snapple and crystal light oh and Salt and vinegar chips are evil. Excersise?? Very hard for me but I do walk at work all over searching for documents. My dh bought me some 2 lbs dumbbells that I use everyday. I know that the weight could of melted off quicker if I stayed away from all of the mentioned above- I am glad for the slow weight loss, call me crazy but for me the slower it comes off the more I can better adjust mentally and emotionally. My best friend since we were 5 stares at me and asks me if I can see the difference - I tell her not really - but I feel it - ok I'll stop ranting off - have a great day everyone -Jo

OB/GYN said think about how much you have put your body through.....I.E. surgery, weight loss, and lower protein. It will take your body some time to regulate itself. He put me on the pill, but its the 4 periods a year and I keep getting break through bleeds because body is still adjusting. Happy losing, Brooke

I hardly stop by here anymore, but I drop in on occasion to see how everyone is doing. Seeing as how it's the big 6 months, I will add mine too... I started at 274, but got down to 264 during my diet I started just before I saw my surgeon for the first time. Today I am weighing in at 168. So, that 106 pounds so far... I have just started fitting into size 10's and I about fainted and cried my eyes out! I still have trouble eating because I am hardly ever hungry. More a feeling of being empty and needing nutrition. Most of my diet is protein, with some carbs, but usually in the form of wheat crackers or rice. My calories are still at 500 or so a day and my loss has remained steady. I am going to see my doc about why my pouch won't let me eat, but for now, I'll take the weight loss... I have been seeing a therapist about food and emotional issues and find that I no longer want to eat due to stress or emotions. I feel that this is KEY for me... I recommend a therapist to everyone! lol... I just updated my before and afters at the bottom of my profile and I am looking forward to the future and planning on making goal before christmas! 28 pounds left...

Congratulations Diona! What fun Wows. I ALSO had my surgery on Dec. 28

Congrats! Those are many great accomplishments! I had surgery the same day as you and I can say I feel wonderful and am so happy now that the weight is going off! I am currently 157, wear a 12/14, and have more energy than thought possible. Lets hope this is just the beginning of many more wows!