Anyone go down in a shoe size yet? I have not. I'm wearing the same old shoes. I'm just curious if it happens. Thanks, Sunny

Hi Diana, Yippee for you. Doesn't it feel wonderful to have broke that 50 lb mark? I only weigh on Monday's and hit 52 lbs, I was so disapointed last week when it was 49. Last night I went out to dinner with my family to Outback Steakhouse, it wasn't such a good experience. I had a couple of bites of my brother's steak, and a couple bites of my Mom's prime rib- the prime did not sit so well. I also had a coconut shrimp and two bites of salad and one bite of onion blossom. Needless to say all of that means I over ate and on the way home I had my husband pull over on the interstate so that I could . Well gee, thinking we were having car problems my brother and then my mother both pulled over. How embarrassing. I told my husband later that I just cannot let everyone feed me. I will order my own meals and only eat what I am allowed from now on. I hope everyone else's weekend ended better. Have an awsome week! Sherr

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a good weekend. Anyone out there want to share your progress? I am doing well...enjoying eating a few new things. I had steak last night and it was really good! I haven't ed in a while which makes me very happy! And best of all, when I weighed this AM I finally lost that extra pound (and more) so I can say, I have lost 51.5 lbs since my surgery! Woo-hoo!!

I don't really think my life has changed all that much, YET. I know that I am a role model for more people than I ever expected. I can move better (w/ less pain), but still not as good as I want. I still sometimes eat because I want to enjoy the taste, but then end up disappointed. I still want to eat more than I physically can, but I am getting better. More and more, I just eat because I have to. My other goals are still down the road a bit, but I know I'll get there. And, as a plus, I think that when I do reach my goals, I will have helped and inspired others to start their own road to healthier lives. That thought really helps me on my journey. Everyone here should know that they are really helping others as well. Melissa, I know that you have really helped me. Ya done good, girl! Sue K.

Congratulations Melissa!!!!!!! That is soooo onederful!! I just hit the 80lbs gone since I started after some serious stalling, the scale is moving downward again. Thank goodness! I think you are a great act to follow. Way to go, girl! Now just keep it up. Sue K.